# Pope Leo's Recovery Progresses

> Pope Leo XIV's postoperative recovery shows normal progress after lung surgery at Gemelli Hospital.
- Title: Pope Leo's Recovery Progresses · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV's postoperative recovery shows normal progress after lung surgery at Gemelli Hospital. Pope Leo XIV's chest X-ray shows good lung recovery as he…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-s-postoperative-recovery-progressing-normally.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-15T12:09:52.754+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, gemelli hospital, lung surgery, postoperative recovery, vatican press office, holy see, religion, world
## Pope Leo's Recovery Update
Pope Leo XIV's doctors report his chest X-ray shows good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery on his third day at Gemelli Hospital.

> This morning, the Holy Father underwent routine checks, which yielded normal results
## Pope Resumes Daily Activities
Pope Leo carried out his daily activities independently and completed a full range of physiotherapy sessions.

> his physiotherapy session included a full range of physical activities
## Pope Meets with Archbishop
Pope Leo met with Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, the Substitute for General Affairs, on Thursday afternoon after resuming his work.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV's chest X-ray shows good lung recovery as he resumes daily activities independently.