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Pope Leo XIV Recovers Well After Lung Surgery
14 Oct
Summary
- Pope Leo XIV is recovering normally after lung surgery.
- He has begun walking and eating normally post-operation.
- Doctors are conducting further tests to check for cancer spread.
Pope Leo XIV's health is "progressing normally" following surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung. The 71-year-old Pontiff underwent a 90-minute procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital for lung adenocarcinoma.
Medical updates indicate the Pope has begun walking in his room and has resumed eating normally. His recovery is being closely monitored with scheduled tests and respiratory physiotherapy.
Further diagnostic tests are underway to ascertain the extent of the cancer. Meanwhile, well wishes have been extended from global leaders, including an expected message from King Charles.
The Pope's public engagements have been cleared until October 20, with scheduled visits to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru next month.
