Vatican Says Pope Leo Will Leave Hospital on Saturday, Days After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The Pope walked unaided to his car and returned to the Vatican, where he is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer and deliver the traditional noon blessing in public this Sunday. His surgeon stated there are no clinical reasons to cancel the Pope's upcoming trip to Latin America. Family members reported the surgery successfully removed the cancer, describing the result as clean and straightforward.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday.
- ✓ The Pope underwent surgery for lung cancer four days prior to his discharge.
- ✓ Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver the traditional noon blessing and recite the Angelus prayer on Sunday.
- ✓ The Pope walked unaided to his vehicle upon leaving the hospital.
What changed
Pope Leo XIV has been released from Gemelli hospital and is scheduled to appear publicly on Sunday.
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Pope Leo XIV Returns to Vatican After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The Pope walked unaided to his car and returned to the Vatican, where he is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer and deliver the traditional noon blessing in public this Sunday. His surgeon stated there are no clinical reasons to cancel the Pope's upcoming trip to Latin America. Family members reported the surgery successfully removed the cancer, describing the result as clean and straightforward.
Why it matters
This event marks the first major health scare of Leo XIV's 17-month papacy. The diagnosis has sparked public discussion regarding lung cancer risks for non-smokers and renewed debates over the Vatican's transparency regarding the health of the pontiff.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday.
- The Pope underwent surgery for lung cancer four days prior to his discharge.
- Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver the traditional noon blessing and recite the Angelus prayer on Sunday.
- The Pope walked unaided to his vehicle upon leaving the hospital.
Still unconfirmed
- The surgery was clean and the doctors reported they got all of the cancer.
- There are no clinical reasons to prevent the Pope's planned trip to Latin America.
- The Pope stopped to speak with a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl named Varvara during his departure.
What to watch next
- The Pope's public appearance and blessing on Sunday
- Confirmation of the dates for the planned trip to Latin America
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