Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well from surgery and his post-operative tests are normal, doctors say

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   Pope Leo Lung Recovers Well After Cancer Surgery

   Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from an operation to remove a cancerous nodule and the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Doctors report that his post-operative tests are normal and that he is showing continued improvement following the procedure. The 71-year-old US-born pope has already resumed working from the hospital, met with a top aide, and returned to the Vatican. He spoke publicly for the first time on Sunday, five days after his surgery, stating that he will resume his work gradually.

   Why it matters

   The surprise cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery have raised questions about the papacy of Pope Leo XIV. Medical professionals identified a lung cancer type that is commonly found in nonsmokers. The high-profile medical intervention requires the pontiff to balance ongoing recovery with his papal duties.

   What is confirmed

   • Pope Leo XIV's lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, according to doctors and the Vatican.
   • The 71-year-old pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed.
   • Pope Leo returned to the Vatican after his lung cancer surgery.
   • The pope spoke publicly on Sunday for the first time since his surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, stating he will resume work gradually.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The pope is awaiting the results of a biopsy to determine if the cancer has spread.

   What to watch next

   • Biopsy results determining whether the cancer has spread
   • Further updates on the pope's gradual return to his full schedule
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. CNN — ‘A bolt from the blue’: Shock cancer diagnosis raises uncertainty for Leo’s papacy
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   4. NBC News — Pope Leo had a good night in the hospital, the Vatican says
   5. The Washington Post — Column | The pope has a lung cancer that’s common in nonsmokers. Here’s what to know.
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   7. National Catholic Reporter — Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery
   8. www.aljazeera.com — Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
   9. montreal.citynews.ca — Doctors say Pope Leo's lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal - Breaking News ,CityNews Mont....
   10. www.ktiv.com — Doctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal - KTIV ,Sioux City, IA
   11. www.thestar.com — Doctors say Pope Leo's lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal - The Star,Breaking News
   12. www.ketv.com — Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday - KETV
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