Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery
Also reported by Al Jazeera, PBS NewsHour
Summary
Pope Leo XIV, age 71, returned to the Vatican four days after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from part of his right lung. Doctors said he is recovering well, and the pope plans to continue some duties, including reciting the Angelus prayer from the Vatican window.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV had surgery last week to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung.
- He spent several days recovering at the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome.
- Doctors declared him fit to leave the hospital and return to the Vatican.
- The pope will recite the Angelus prayer from his apartment window instead of St. Peter’s Square.
- While hospitalized, Pope Leo celebrated Mass in his hospital room.
- He has resumed some work, including calling Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- A planned trip to South America in November is uncertain and depends on his health and doctors’ advice.
- Pope Leo canceled public audiences until October 20 to focus on recovery.
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