Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
Summary
Pope Leo XIV was pictured for the first time since having lung surgery to remove cancer at a hospital in Rome. The surgery went well, and doctors say his lung is recovering nicely. He is expected to stay in the hospital for about a week while he recovers.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV, age 71, underwent lung surgery in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
- Doctors removed the lower part of his right lung to treat lung adenocarcinoma (a type of lung cancer).
- The surgery was described as successful and had no complications.
- The Pope was awake shortly after the operation and returned to his hospital room.
- Chest X-rays showed good healing of the lung after surgery.
- Pope Leo publicly announced the surgery in St. Peter’s Square, saying doctors found an early-stage nodule on his lung.
- Before surgery, the Pope had no symptoms of illness or infection.
- He celebrated Mass from the hospital and thanked the medical staff.
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