Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Routine Surgery
CBS News reported that a thoracic surgeon described Pope Leo XIV's lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital as routine and said his recovery was swift. The Washington Post later reported that the pope left the hospital four days after the operation, and returned to the Vatican. CNN said the Vatican announced that the pope would be discharged on and was expected to resume public duties soon. Fox News reported that the Vatican confirmed a lobectomy had been performed and that the pope planned to appear at the Angelus on. CBS News noted that the pope celebrated Mass at Gemelli Hospital while recovering, and NBC News released photos of him presiding over Mass there, indicating continued improvement.
NBC News also said post-operative tests were normal and the pope had resumed work and Mass from his hospital room. Fox News mentioned that President Donald Trump sent well wishes to the pope after his cancer diagnosis. Earlier in the week, the pope announced plans for surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule, with a week of recovery expected, as reported by NBC News and other outlets. The Vatican later confirmed that a portion of his right lung was removed and that doctors had diagnosed lung adenocarcinoma. Subsequent reports described the surgery taking place at Gemelli Hospital and the cancellation of his public audiences for several weeks.
