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Vatican: Pope Resumes Duties Post Lung Cancer Surgery
15 Oct
Summary
- Pope Leo XIV is resuming some papal duties after lung cancer surgery.
- He had a portion of his right lung removed earlier this week.
- The pontiff is expected to be released from the hospital on October 20.
Pope Leo XIV has resumed certain papal duties after undergoing surgery and receiving a lung cancer diagnosis earlier this week. The Vatican announced on Thursday that the pontiff celebrated Mass and has started engaging in some work activities, including reviewing documents and meeting with an archbishop.
Earlier in the week, Pope Leo XIV had a portion of his right lung removed due to a nodular lesion. His surgeons and physicians reported that his post-operative recovery is progressing as expected, with recent X-rays showing good healing of the operated lung. He has also commenced physiotherapy sessions.
The pontiff is scheduled to be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on October 20, exactly one week after his admission. While he hopes to lead the Angelus prayer from the hospital on Sunday, confirmation is pending. Audiences for the Pope have been canceled through October 20.
