Pope Leo had a good night in hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer, and underwent surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Pope Leo, the 71-year-old leader diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, experienced a successful thoracic surgery on Tuesday at Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome. The Vatican confirmed that the procedure, which involved removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, went smoothly without complications. Following the surgery, Pope Leo consumed breakfast and had a good night in the hospital, according to the Vatican's statement on Thursday.
Blood tests and a chest X-ray conducted on Wednesday revealed normal post-operative results. The Vatican has not disclosed the tumor size or whether the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, which are crucial in determining prognosis. US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, expressed their support and prayers for Pope Leo's swift recovery via media outlets.
The ailing Pope's public engagements have been suspended until October 20, and his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17 remains unchanged. However, Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori stated that the travel dates could be adjusted due to the recovery timeline.
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