From The Straits Times · · 1m
Pope Leo recovering after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV walks, eats, and does physio after lung cancer surgery as doctors report normal progress.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV walks, eats, and does physio after lung cancer surgery as doctors report normal progress. Pope Leo XIV is recovering normally after surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule, with doctors stating his progress is 'normal' and recovery expected to take about a week. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Pope Leo out of bed
Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking, eating and doing physiotherapy after lung surgery.
“Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking and eating following an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung”
Doctors report normal progress
Doctors say tests are within expected range and Pope Leo's recovery is 'normal'.
“Blood tests and a chest x-ray confirm a normal post-operative course”
Surgery details
Part of Pope Leo's right lung was removed on Oct 13 at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
“Part of the Pope’s right lung was removed in an operation at Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Oct 13”
Biopsy pending
Doctors will determine if cancer has spread after Oct 13 biopsy results.
“the pontiff had eaten both breakfast and lunch, been walking about his room, and had done some respiratory physiotherapy”
Recovery timeline
Pope Leo's recovery should take about a week with all audiences cancelled until Oct 20.
“The Vatican says the Pope’s recovery should take around a week. All his audiences have been cancelled until Oct 20”
Health uncertainty
Pope Leo's health may affect his planned November trip to South America.
“The surgery has raised questions about whether Leo will go ahead with a lengthy visit in november to uruguay, argentina and peru”
The main idea
Pope Leo XIV is recovering normally after surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule, with doctors stating his progress is 'normal' and recovery expected to take about a week.
