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Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after successful lung cancer surgery, returns to Vatican for Angelus prayer.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after successful lung cancer surgery, returns to Vatican for Angelus prayer. Pope Leo XIV was released from hospital following lung cancer surgery with doctors confirming full recovery in ten days. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Pope Leo XIV released from hospital
Pope Leo XIV was released from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following surgery to remove part of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer.
Doctors confirm successful surgery
The Vatican released a statement from the pontiff’s doctors saying the Holy Father has been deemed fit for discharge after blood tests and chest X-ray.
Surgery details
The pope spent about three hours in the operating room on Monday with the procedure lasting about 90 minutes using video-assisted technique to remove the lobe.
Tissue examination confirms cancer
An examination of tissue during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma consistent with preoperative testing.
Pope returns to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV will return to the Vatican on Saturday and lead the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment on Sunday.
The big picture
Pope Leo XIV was released from hospital following lung cancer surgery with doctors confirming full recovery in ten days.
