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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

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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