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Pope Leo XIV Recovers Well After Surgery
15 Oct
Summary
- Pope Leo XIV's recovery is progressing normally post-surgery.
- He has resumed normal eating and is walking.
- Lymph node examination results are pending.
Pope Leo XIV is experiencing a normal recovery following a recent surgical procedure at Gemelli Hospital. Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora shared that the Pope's scheduled blood tests and chest X-ray results indicate his postoperative progress is as expected for the operation undertaken.
As of October 15, 2026, the Holy Father has been undergoing respiratory physiotherapy and has started walking within his room. He has also resumed eating normally, having had breakfast and lunch. These positive developments were shared yesterday afternoon.
In related news, the Pope concelebrated Mass on Wednesday afternoon in a specially arranged room on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital. No specific updates have been issued regarding his anticipated one-week hospital stay.
Meanwhile, Peru's president has suggested that Pope Leo XIV might need to reconsider his planned trip to Latin America next month. Medical experts also indicated that lymph nodes were removed and examined for cancer spread, with those findings yet to be made public. The King, also undergoing cancer treatment, plans to send private well wishes to the Pope.
