Key Facts

• Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove a cancerous nodule in his right lung.
• The surgery involved removing the lower lobe of the right lung.
• Doctors declared him fit for discharge after blood tests and chest X-rays showed good results.
• His recovery included walking around and eating normally.
• Lung adenocarcinoma, the type of cancer he had, is common but has a high survival rate if detected early.
• The Vatican has not announced if he needs more treatment.
• Catholics worldwide, including groups in Chicago, prayed for his recovery and sent get-well gifts.
• His discharge removes worries about leadership gaps at the Vatican and supports his travel plans.