Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
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Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery in Rome for lung cancer. Asked about his health as he left Gemelli University Hospital, the 71-year-old pontiff said he was feeling “much better”.
Doctors removed the lower lobe of Leo’s right lung during a roughly 90-minute operation on Tuesday. Post-surgery analysis confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. The Vatican described the procedure as successful and said subsequent tests showed “continued improvement”. It has not said whether Leo will require further treatment.
The Vatican released photographs on Friday showing Leo standing at an altar and celebrating Mass in a makeshift hospital chapel. A medical update said his recovery allowed him to carry out normal daily activities independently. During his hospitalization, he also held meetings with senior aides and spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Leo is expected to resume some public duties on Sunday by delivering the traditional Angelus prayer. His next major scheduled engagement is a Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The Vatican has continued preparations for the visit, though plans could still change as he recovers.
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