Pope's doctors say tests confirm continued improvement in his condition after cancer surgery
ROME — Doctors said Friday that tests have confirmed the “continued improvement” in Pope Leo XIV’s condition following lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old Leo presided over Mass, and distributed Communion, in a special chapel set up for him in the Gemelli hospital, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. “His post-operative recovery allows him to carry out his normal daily activities completely on…
Doctors have confirmed that Pope Leo XIV is showing continued improvement following his recent lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old pontiff participated in Mass and administered Communion to the faithful in a specially arranged chapel within Gemelli hospital, according to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. In a medical update signed by Leo's personal physician, Dr. Luigi Carbone, and the head of thoracic surgery at Gemelli, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the doctor's recovery appears to be progressing normally, enabling him to manage his daily tasks independently.
The Vatican ceased providing morning updates detailing the Pope's waking hours and breakfast consumption due to the smooth nature of his post-operative recovery. While questions have emerged regarding the potential impact of cancer on the young Pope's papacy, the Vatican has expressed confidence in his condition. On Friday, the Vatican unveiled the list of journalists granted accreditation to accompany Leo on his upcoming trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, set for November 6-17.
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