Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery
Leo XIV's discharge capped days of uncertainty that rattled the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope's papacy.
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV, 71, exited the Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, following lung cancer surgery, greeted by delighted crowds. The terminally-ill pontiff, who had been hospitalized since Tuesday, exited the clinic on foot, waving and shaking hands with well-wishers. Pope Leo XIV, who underwent a routine lung operation, had the lung mass discovered during a routine X-ray.
Surgeon Stefano Margaritora, who conducted the procedure, remarked on the pope's determination, stating, "He really put his heart and soul into it." Leo plans to recite the Angelus prayer from the Apostolic Palace's window overlooking St. Peter's Square. Leo had canceled all audiences until October 20. Ukrainian teen Varvara Struck, who had met the pope last year in Rome, wished Leo a speedy recovery.
Leo's upcoming trip to South America, scheduled for November 6-17, is expected to proceed as planned.
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