Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well from surgery and his post-operative tests are normal, doctors say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-s-lung-has-recovered-well-from-surgery-and-his-post-operative-tests-are-normal-doctors-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo Lung Recovers Well After Cancer Surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-s-lung-has-recovered-well-from-surgery-and-his-post-operative-tests-are-normal-doctors-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-s-lung-has-recovered-well-from-surgery-and-his-post-operative-tests-are-normal-doctors-say#u132563Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:56:09 +0000Pope 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 mattersThe surprise cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery have rai