Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
Summary
Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove the lower part of his right lung due to lung cancer, and doctors say he is recovering as expected. He has started walking and eating normally and will stay in the hospital for about a week.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung.
- The surgery lasted about 90 minutes and was successful without complications.
- The Pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer.
- Doctors say his recovery is proceeding normally, including blood tests and X-rays.
- He has started respiratory exercises and resumed a normal diet.
- The Pope had no symptoms before the lung cancer diagnosis.
- The Vatican will conduct further tests to check if the cancer has spread.
- Pope Leo XIV announced his lung nodule discovery publicly during prayers before surgery.
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