Pope Leo XIV has returned to work from Gemelli hospital while recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous lung growth. Doctors say his recovery is progressing as expected, though further tests are still pending.
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01Summary
- 01Pope Leo XIV met Vatican chief of staff Archbishop Paolo Rudelli at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Thursday.
- 02Doctors said his post-operative tests were within normal levels and his physiotherapy involved full mobility exercises.
- 03The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed on Tuesday after a suspected cancerous nodule was found, and the surgery confirmed adenocarcinoma.
- 04Doctors are still waiting for test results to assess whether the cancer has spread and whether further treatment is needed.
- 05Leo is expected to remain in hospital until at least next Tuesday and it is unclear whether his planned November 6-17 South American trip will go ahead as scheduled.
02Why it matters
The pope’s health affects the running of the Catholic Church and the Vatican’s day-to-day leadership. Any delay or change to his planned foreign trips could also affect millions of followers across several countries.
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