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Pope Leo XIV cancer recovery

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Pope Leo XIV lung cancer diagnosis and surgery

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. He cancelled planned public events ahead of the procedure and was later discharged, appearing in St. Peter's Square to tell the faithful he would gradually resume his duties.

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  1. Earlier report Pope Leo XIV Needs No Further Lung Cancer Treatment Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma and was discharged Saturday. World · 9 sources
  2. Earlier report Pope Leo to Resume Audiences After Lung Cancer Surgery Pope Leo XIV will resume Vatican audiences on 20 October, his first general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said. He was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and appeared in St Peter's Square, pledging a gradual return to duties after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. World · 12 sources