Pope Leo XIV Resumes Public Duties After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV returned to public duties after a five-day hospital stay for lung cancer surgery. His surgeon confirmed the Pope is in good health and there are no clinical obstacles to his upcoming trip to Latin America.
Pope Leo XIV resumed public duties on Sunday by leading the Angelus prayer from the Apostolic Palace window, where he addressed the faithful after a five-day hospitalization for lung cancer surgery. Speaking to the crowd in St Peter’s Square, the Pope expressed gratitude for the support he received during his recovery and emphasized his desire to continue his pastoral duties.
The surgery, performed on October 13 by Professor Stefano Margaritora, involved the removal of the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung due to a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. In a separate interview with Vatican media, the surgeon explained that the cancerous spot was discovered accidentally during routine abdominal imaging and confirmed the Pope is in a satisfactory clinical condition with normal lung re-expansion.
Addressing the Pope's scheduled travel to Latin America starting November 6, Margaritora stated there are no clinical reasons to prevent the journey. The Pope has indicated he will gradually resume his routine activities during this convalescent period, with his surgeon estimating a recovery timeframe of a couple of weeks before the trip.
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Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer on Sunday after being discharged from Gemelli hospital following a five-day stay for the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung to treat a pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
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Surgeon Professor Stefano Margaritora stated that the Pope was in a satisfactory clinical condition at discharge and that there are no clinical reasons why the trip to Latin America starting in November should not take place.
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