New photos show Pope Leo celebrating Mass at hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to St. Peter's Square to thank the faithful for their prayers after undergoing surgery to remove a malignant tumor from the lower lobe of his right lung. Following a period of steady improvement at Gemelli Hospital, where he celebrated Mass for staff in a makeshift chapel, the Pope was discharged on Saturday. He informed the public on Sunday that he intends to gradually resume his usual duties and remains scheduled for travel to Latin America in November.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung due to a malignant tumor.
- ✓ The Vatican released images of the Pope celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel at Gemelli Hospital.
- ✓ Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital on Saturday.
- ✓ The Pope appeared in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to thank the faithful and announce a gradual return to his duties.
What changed
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and appeared publicly in St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Pope Leo XIV returns to public duties following lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to St. Peter's Square to thank the faithful for their prayers after undergoing surgery to remove a malignant tumor from the lower lobe of his right lung. Following a period of steady improvement at Gemelli Hospital, where he celebrated Mass for staff in a makeshift chapel, the Pope was discharged on Saturday. He informed the public on Sunday that he intends to gradually resume his usual duties and remains scheduled for travel to Latin America in November.
Why it matters
The diagnosis was described as a shock and raised concerns regarding the stability of Leo's papacy. Medical commentary noted that the type of lung cancer he experienced is common in nonsmokers.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung due to a malignant tumor.
- The Vatican released images of the Pope celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel at Gemelli Hospital.
- Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital on Saturday.
- The Pope appeared in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to thank the faithful and announce a gradual return to his duties.
- Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.
What to watch next
- The Pope's arrival and activities during his November trip to Latin America
- Official updates on the timeline for the full resumption of papal duties
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- The Washington Post — Column | The pope has a lung cancer that’s common in nonsmokers. Here’s what to know.
- Fox News — Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers
- Vatican News — Pope continues 'steady improvement,' celebrates Mass for Gemelli staff
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Pope Leo to recite Angelus prayer in public Sunday: Vatican
- CBS News — New photos show Pope Leo celebrating Mass at hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery
- The Detroit News — Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance as first images released since cancer surgery
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