Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung cancer surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and is expected to be discharged on Saturday. The Vatican released the first images of the pontiff on Friday, showing him wearing a green robe and celebrating Mass at a makeshift altar on the hospital's tenth floor for medical staff. Doctors report the Pope is showing "continued improvement," and he is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer in public this coming Sunday.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital to remove a lung nodule.
- ✓ The Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer.
- ✓ The Vatican released images on Friday showing the Pope celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel at the hospital.
- ✓ Vatican officials stated Pope Leo will leave the hospital on Saturday.
What changed
The Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo XIV since his surgery and announced his Saturday discharge date.
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Pope Leo XIV pictured celebrating Mass after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung cancer surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and is expected to be discharged on Saturday. The Vatican released the first images of the pontiff on Friday, showing him wearing a green robe and celebrating Mass at a makeshift altar on the hospital's tenth floor for medical staff. Doctors report the Pope is showing "continued improvement," and he is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer in public this coming Sunday.
Why it matters
The Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove a lung nodule. This specific type of cancer is noted for occurring in nonsmokers. The health crisis has prompted potential changes to upcoming papal trips.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital to remove a lung nodule.
- The Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer.
- The Vatican released images on Friday showing the Pope celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel at the hospital.
- Vatican officials stated Pope Leo will leave the hospital on Saturday.
- The Pope is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer in public on Sunday.
- Medical staff report the Pope is showing steady and continued improvement.
Still unconfirmed
- The Pope's health should not be taken for granted, according to a top Vatican diplomat.
- The papal trip could face changes following the surgery.
What to watch next
- The Pope's public appearance during the Angelus prayer on Sunday.
- Official confirmation of the Pope's discharge from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday.
- Updates regarding the status of planned papal trips.
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- www.foxnews.com — Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos...
- www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
- The New York Times — Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org — First Presidency Conveys Message of Healing and Comfort to Pope Leo XIV
- The Washington Post — Column | The pope has a lung cancer that’s common in nonsmokers. Here’s what to know.
- The Pillar — Papal trip could face changes after surgery
- 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
- BBC — Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
- 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
- CNN — First images of pope released since lung surgery as Leo celebrates mass in makeshift chapel
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