Pope Leo, the leader of Catholics worldwide, has undergone lung surgery after doctors detected a tumour in his lungs, according to a Dinamalar TV report.
The development came to light after a routine medical examination, during which doctors identified the growth and advised further treatment.
The report said a biopsy report related to the condition has been released. No additional medical details were provided in the video.
Pope Leo resides in Vatican City, and the news has drawn attention among followers across the world.
Further updates are awaited as more information becomes available.
