Stories
Pope Leo XIV Shows Positive Recovery After Lung Cancer Surgery
- •Pope Leo XIV is making a strong recovery on his third day in Gemelli Hospital following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
- •Routine checks and a chest X-ray showed normal results and good progress in lung recovery, according to the Holy See Press Office.
- •The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after a 90-minute successful operation performed by Professor Stefano Margaritora.
- •The Vatican reported that the Pope is carrying out daily activities independently and participating in physiotherapy sessions.
- •All public duties are suspended until October 20, and he is expected to remain hospitalized for about a week.
Key Questions Answered
Pope Leo XIV is demonstrating positive health progress on his third day in hospital following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung due to lung adenocarcinoma. Routine checks yielded normal results, a chest X-ray showed good recovery, and he carried out daily activities independently.
The 90-minute surgical procedure took place on Tuesday afternoon at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and was completed without complications. The lower lobe of the Pope's right lung was excised using a video-assisted technique led by Professor Stefano Margaritora.
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has suspended all public duties until October 20 and is expected to remain hospitalized for about a week. He also maintains a scheduled 11-day itinerary spanning Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.
