Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgery
Four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo left hospital in Rome. His doctors said he was well enough to return home.
Pope Leo XIV has been released from Gemelli hospital in Rome following surgery for lung cancer. Four days after the operation, the 71-year-old pope walked unaided to his car and waved to supporters outside the facility. He promptly returned to the Vatican ten minutes later. Doctors at the Vatican confirmed that the surgery was successful and complication-free.
The pontiff is currently undergoing physiotherapy to improve his breathing. The diagnosis of adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, came as a surprise to many, given the pope's relatively young age and active lifestyle. The exact size of the tumor and whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes remain undisclosed. Despite the shock of the diagnosis, Pope Leo is expected to preside over prayers with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for the first time since his surgery, marking his first public appearance since his health scare.
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