Pope Leo 'deemed fit for discharge' from hospital, doctors say

Pope Leo XIV has been deemed fit for discharge from the hospital by his doctors following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. According to the Vatican, the procedure revealed lung adenocarcinoma. Capital FM Kenya reports that medical examinations, including blood tests and a chest X-ray conducted on Friday morning, confirmed the Pope's steady improvement.

The Pope's doctors, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, stated that his recovery is progressing well and he is now able to carry out normal daily activities independently. While respiratory physiotherapy sessions have continued, the Vatican has not provided a specific discharge date or further details regarding the stage of his cancer.

During his time at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Pope celebrated Mass on Friday at noon in a room on the facility's 10th floor. Capital FM Kenya reports that he distributed Communion during the service, which was attended by members of the hospital's medical staff.

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