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Pope's recovery on track after surgery, Vatican says

Doctors reported good recovery in the operated lung two days after the pontiff underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour

Pope's recovery on track after surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV's recovery from lung surgery is advancing well, according to his doctors as reported by the Vatican. Following the procedure to remove a cancerous tumour, routine examinations revealed normal results and a chest X-ray indicated a positive recovery of the operated lung, the medical team stated. The pontiff has also been actively participating in daily activities independently and engaging in physiotherapy sessions, demonstrating a full range of physical movements, the doctors added.

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