Pope Leo XIV resumes work from hospital as doctors confirm his lung has recovered well from cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Rome days before surgery to remove a lung nodule that doctors later confirmed as adenocarcinoma.Pope Leo XIV, whose Vatican audiences have been cancelled until 20 October, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, with doctors reporting an excellent prognosis…
Pope Leo XIV is continuing to work from his bed at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital, where physicians report that his lung has recovered well following Tuesday's operation to excise a cancerous section of his right lung. The 71-year-old has been eating, celebrating Mass and moving around his room since surgeons removed the adenocarcinoma — the most common form of lung cancer. His public duties remain on hold until October 20, and he is not expected to leave hospital for at least another week. President Trump, who had previously described Leo as 'weak on crime', set aside their differences to wish the Pope a speedy recovery.
Trump revealed that the Pope's brother Louis is a personal friend and 'big Trump supporter' with 'MAGA all over' his house.
The Vatican has yet to disclose whether the cancer has reached nearby lymph nodes, a finding that will be central to assessing the Pope's long-term prognosis.
Leo's scheduled visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6-17 is now uncertain, with Peru's president already indicating the itinerary may need to be revised.
