Anthony Albanese has responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, saying the pontiff is a “voice for peace”. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Anthony Albanese has responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, saying the pontiff is a “voice for peace”.S1

• The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.S2

• The cancer has a high survival rate if caught in the early stages.S3