Pope Leo XIV was pictured in hospital celebrating Mass after lung surgery diagnosed as cancer, with doctors reporting steady recovery.
01Summary
- 01Pope Leo XIV, 71, had lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, which the Vatican said was successful.
- 02The Vatican confirmed the pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung.
- 03Images released on Friday show the pope standing behind a makeshift altar on the tenth floor of the hospital.
- 04Doctors said a chest X-ray indicated good recovery of the operated lung and a steady improvement in his general condition.
- 05The pope is expected to remain in hospital for about a week.
02Why it matters
This update reassures the public about the health of a major religious leader after a serious diagnosis and surgery.
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