The pope has lung adenocarcinoma and here's what that diagnosis means

Key points

• Pope Leo is recovering in hospital after doctors removed a lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday. The Vatican said in a medical bulletin that tests showed lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer.
• The 71-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a growth found during a recent health check-up. His surgeons said the 90-minute procedure was successful with no complications.
• Doctors have not yet confirmed the cancer's stage, which will shape the outlook and treatment.