The pope had the lower section, or lobe, of his right lung removed to try to ensure that all of the cancer was removed.

Worshippers are attending mass and praying for Pope Leo XIV's recovery after doctors removed cancerous tissue on 13 October. The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer before undergoing an operation. The Vatican has reported his recovery is progressing as expected and the pope has thanked well-wishers for their prayers

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The 71-year-old Leo had the lower right lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule.

The pope’s surgery comes as his older sibling, Louis Prevost, battles the disease after a long remission

Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first American pope would go ahead with his highly anticipated and physically demanding visit to the region next month.