Pope Leo XIV recovering well after surgery to remove lung tumor
Tests after the 90-minute operation on Tuesday came back normal, and the 71-year-old pontiff is eating, walking and doing breathing exercises.
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What happened
Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, and the Vatican says he is eating and walking as he recovers. The cancer has been identified as adenocarcinoma, and it remains unclear whether it has spread. Pope Leo's brother, Louis Prevost, is also receiving treatment for blood cancer, his wife said.
Why it matters
Questions remain about whether the cancer has spread, and Peru's president suggested a trip by the Pope is in question.
Timeline
- Tuesday: Pope Leo XIV undergoes a 90-minute operation to remove a cancerous mass from his lung.
- Oct 14, 10:11 AM ET: The Vatican says the Pope is eating regularly, has begun walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his post-operative tests are normal.
- Oct 14, 12:40 PM ET: The Pope's wife says his brother, Louis Prevost, has blood cancer and the family is going through a lot.
- Oct 15, 1:25 PM ET: The Pope resumes work from the hospital, meeting a top Vatican aide while doctors say his recovery is proceeding.
Coverage
- Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next? (The Guardian)
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