Pope Leo Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery; Cancer Confirmed

Pope Leo has successfully undergone surgery to remove a nodule from his right lung, with the Vatican confirming the growth was cancerous. The operation, which involved the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, was described as "successful, on schedule and as planned" by Vatican officials. The pontiff is expected to remain in the hospital for approximately one week to recover.

The discovery of the nodule was announced by the Pope himself on Sunday, who stated it was "well-contained" and detected early. This rare instance of transparency from the Vatican has been met with widespread attention. The news of the Pope's surgery and subsequent cancer diagnosis comes as Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is set to meet with the Prime Minister to advocate for increased brain cancer research funding.