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Pope Leo slept well after cancer surgery, but recovery could take ‘longer than expected’

Pope Leo XIV is recovering in the hospital after surgery to remove part of his right lung following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old American pontiff is currently walking, eating, and celebrating Mass, though officials warn his recovery may take longer than expected. While postoperative progress is described as going well and the Pope has spent a peaceful night in the hospital, his planned visit to Peru may be in jeopardy. The Vatican is operating on autopilot as the Pope recovers.

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  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
  • ✓ The Pope underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung.
  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old and American.
  • ✓ The Pope is currently walking, eating, and celebrating Mass.
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The Pope has begun walking and celebrating Mass following the removal of part of his right lung.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV recovers from surgery for lung adenocarcinoma

    Pope Leo XIV is recovering in the hospital after surgery to remove part of his right lung following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old American pontiff is currently walking, eating, and celebrating Mass, though officials warn his recovery may take longer than expected. While postoperative progress is described as going well and the Pope has spent a peaceful night in the hospital, his planned visit to Peru may be in jeopardy. The Vatican is operating on autopilot as the Pope recovers.

    Why it matters

    The diagnosis was described as a bolt from the blue, creating uncertainty regarding the future of the papacy. Leo XIV is a native of Chicago, where local Catholics have gathered to pray for him.

    What is confirmed

    • Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
    • The Pope underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung.
    • Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old and American.
    • The Pope is currently walking, eating, and celebrating Mass.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Pope's planned visit to Peru might be in jeopardy.
    • Recovery could take longer than expected.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation on the status of the Peru trip
    • Updates on the Pope's long-term treatment plan
    • Formal announcements regarding the administration of the Vatican during recovery
    Sources used for this update (31)
    1. WSJ — Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
    2. WSJ — Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery
    3. ABC7 Chicago — Pope lung cancer news: Chicago doctors explain Pope Leo XIV's lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis as local Catholics offer prayers
    4. The Washington Post — What to know about pulmonary adenocarcinoma
    5. NBC News — Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery
    6. Vatican News — Pope Leo's postoperative recovery progressing well
    7. The Washington Post — Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis brings uncertainty to the Vatican
    8. The New York Times — A New World of Lung Cancer Therapy Awaits Pope Leo
    9. CNN — Pope shares first message after lung cancer diagnosis
    10. MPR News — Pope Leo is eating, celebrating Mass and walking after cancer surgery, but trip is in question
    11. Axios — Chicago rallies around hometown Pope Leo XIV after cancer diagnosis
    12. NPR — What's the Pope's prognosis?
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