Pope Leo spent peaceful night in hospital after surgery, Vatican says
- Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung to treat lung adenocarcinoma.
- The surgery lasted about 90 minutes and had no complications.
- Doctors are awaiting test results to determine whether further treatment is needed.
- Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney, António Guterres, and Marco Rubio offered prayers and wishes for Pope Leo’s recovery.
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First images released of Pope Leo after cancer surgery, celebrating Mass at hospital
ROME — The Vatican on Friday released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his lung cancer surgery, showing him celebrating Mass, as doctors said that tests confirmed the “continued improvement” in his recovery. The photos show Leo standing up at the altar in green vestments celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel that has been set up for him in Gemelli hospital. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Leo presided alone over the liturgy, distribut…
Pope Leo XIV is doing increasingly well. According to the Vatican, this is evident from new blood tests and X-rays at the Gemelli Hospital, where a malignant nodule was removed from his lung this week. He celebrated Mass at the hospital this afternoon and also distributed Communion. Hospital staff and members of the Vatican police were present at the Mass. The Pope thanked the healthcare workers for the care they provide "for vulnerable patient…
The Holy Father presided over this afternoon's mass from a room at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he remains hospitalized.
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