Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican following surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, marking an important step in his recovery.
The 71-year-old pontiff was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, October 17, four days after undergoing surgery.
According to reporting by the Associated Press, the Pope was scheduled to deliver the traditional Angelus blessing from the Apostolic Palace on Sunday, marking his first official appointment following his hospital discharge.
The operation involved removing the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors identified adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer.
His medical team has indicated that his recovery is progressing well. However, the full extent of the cancer’s spread has not been publicly established in the available reporting.
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The Pope’s return has attracted attention from Catholic communities around the world, many of whom have followed updates about his health.
His recovery also raises questions about how the Vatican will manage his schedule in the coming weeks, particularly ahead of planned international travel.
Further medical updates and official Vatican announcements are expected to clarify the pace at which he resumes his normal responsibilities.
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