The Pope's surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs went "successfully and according to plan", the Vatican says. The announcement was made about seven hours after the 71-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital for the first major health issue of his 17-month tenure. Pope Leo XIV was treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital for the removal of the small nodule, which he said on Sunday was spotted early during a recent check-up.
The Vatican said in a statement on Tuesday: "The procedure was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned." _This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly._ _You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the_**_Sky News app_**_. You can also_**_follow us on WhatsApp_**_and subscribe to our_**_YouTube channel_**_to keep up with the latest news._
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