Pope Leo is eating, celebrating Mass and walking after cancer surgery, but trip is in question
Pope Leo XIV has left Rome's Gemelli hospital and returned to the Vatican four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The Vatican reports the Pope is walking and eating, and he celebrated Mass with his secretaries in a dedicated hospital room on Wednesday. Medical updates from thoracic surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone indicate that chest X-rays and blood tests show a normal postoperative recovery. While the Pope greeted patients and well-wishers upon his Saturday departure, uncertainty remains regarding his upcoming travel schedule.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to treat lung cancer.
- ✓ The Pope returned to the Vatican four days after his operation.
- ✓ Dr. Luigi Carbone and Dr. Stefano Margaritora reported that blood tests and a chest X-ray confirmed a normal post-operative recovery.
- ✓ The Vatican stated that Pope Leo celebrated Mass with his secretaries on Wednesday afternoon in a special hospital room.
What changed
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli hospital and returned to the Vatican.
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Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has left Rome's Gemelli hospital and returned to the Vatican four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The Vatican reports the Pope is walking and eating, and he celebrated Mass with his secretaries in a dedicated hospital room on Wednesday. Medical updates from thoracic surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone indicate that chest X-rays and blood tests show a normal postoperative recovery. While the Pope greeted patients and well-wishers upon his Saturday departure, uncertainty remains regarding his upcoming travel schedule.
Why it matters
The diagnosis was described as a shock that created uncertainty regarding the future of Leo's papacy. He is now transitioning to postoperative lung cancer therapy.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to treat lung cancer.
- The Pope returned to the Vatican four days after his operation.
- Dr. Luigi Carbone and Dr. Stefano Margaritora reported that blood tests and a chest X-ray confirmed a normal post-operative recovery.
- The Vatican stated that Pope Leo celebrated Mass with his secretaries on Wednesday afternoon in a special hospital room.
- Pope Leo is eating and walking following the procedure.
Still unconfirmed
- The Pope's planned trip is in question.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the Pope's attendance at the Sunday Angelus prayer.
- Updates on the status of the Pope's scheduled international travel.
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