Pope has 'peaceful' night in hospital following surgery, Vatican says

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Leo XIV had a "peaceful" night in the hospital following his surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican's press office said early Wednesday.

"The Pope had a peaceful night," the office said. "More information will follow later today."

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to have the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

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