Pope Leo XIV Recovering After Surgery Confirms Lung Cancer
Doctors removed the lower lobe of the 71-year-old pope's right lung. The Vatican says he is walking, celebrating Mass and working from the hospital.
By Watchman Report staff ·
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Holy See Press Office said. Testing during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Doctors said the 90-minute procedure was successful with no complications.
Vatican News reported Wednesday that blood tests and a chest X-ray showed his recovery was progressing normally, and that he had begun walking and eating normally. On Thursday, his doctors said the operated lung was recovering well and the Vatican said he had resumed work, AP reported via NBC News.
Doctors are awaiting further tests to determine whether the cancer spread and whether more treatment is needed. Leo is expected to remain in the hospital until at least Oct. 20, and AP reports it is unclear whether he can keep a planned trip to South America next month.
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