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Pope Leo XIV recovers after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV recovers after successful lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV recovers after successful lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in hospital after successful lung surgery with no complications. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's surgery
Pope Leo XIV had lung surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Surgery details
Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during a three-hour procedure.
Post-surgery progress
Pope Leo XIV had breakfast and lunch after a good night in hospital.
The one thing
Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in hospital after successful lung surgery with no complications.
