# Pope Leo resumes work after lung cancer surgery

> Pope Leo has resumed work activities as his lung cancer recovery continues.
- Title: Pope Leo resumes work after lung cancer surgery | Shortify
- Summary: Pope Leo has resumed work activities as his lung cancer recovery continues. Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities after surgery to remove part of his right…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/pope-leo-slept-lung-cancer-recovery-continues-vatican-says/19940223
- Published: 2026-10-15T11:07:22+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo, lung cancer, vatican, surgery, recovery, respiratory therapy, news, local
## Pope Leo's recovery updates
Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities days after lung cancer surgery.

> The pope has resumed his work activities. He concelebrated mass again today at about noon
## Surgery details
Pope Leo had surgery to remove part of his right lung with no complications.

> The surgery was described as "successful" with no complications
## Recovery progress
Pope Leo slept well last night and is eating regularly while walking in hospital.

> The Pope slept well last night in the hospital; he got up and had breakfast
## Medical results
Blood tests and chest X-ray show normal postoperative course for surgery.

> The results confirm a normal postoperative course: the values are within the normal range for the type of surgery performed
## Diagnosis details
Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common lung cancer subtype.

> Lung adenocarcinoma begins in cells in the lung that make mucus, called epithelial cells
## Recovery timeline
Pope Leo's recovery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital expected to last about a week.

> The Vatican said his recovery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital was expected to last about a week
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities after surgery to remove part of his right lung, with recovery expected to last about a week.