Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Summary
Pope Leo XIV has begun resuming some of his duties after lung surgery to remove a part of his right lung because of lung cancer. The Vatican says he is recovering well and plans to leave the hospital on October 20.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung due to a nodular lesion linked to lung cancer.
- He started celebrating Mass and reading documents again while still in the hospital.
- The pope met with Vatican officials and had physiotherapy sessions during his recovery.
- Doctors say his recovery is progressing as expected, with good healing seen on his chest X-ray.
- The pope hopes to lead the Angelus prayer from the hospital but it is not confirmed.
- Pope Leo's public audiences are canceled until October 20, when he is expected to be discharged.
- He plans to travel to South America next month, based on his recent statements.
- The Vatican has not shared details about the cancer’s stage or specific characteristics.
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