Pope Leo XIV Recovers After Lung Cancer Surgery, Latin America Trip in Doubt
Doctors removed a lung nodule after tests raised concerns about cancer, and the pope is expected to recover over several weeks, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic to remove a lung nodule, which doctors confirmed was adenocarcinoma.
- This disclosure marks a significant shift in Vatican protocol, as the institution historically maintained strict secrecy regarding papal health; church historian Maria Vian described the decision as 'truly a revolution.'
- Personal physician Dr. Luigi Carbone and thoracic surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora stated the Pope is recovering as planned, having resumed his regular diet; typical recovery requires 15 to 20 days.
- The Vatican has not yet confirmed if planned visits to Uruguay and Argentina will proceed, as lung cancer expert Dr. Stephen Liu warned that further treatment could disrupt the schedule.
- Pending test results will determine if the cancer has spread beyond the removed tissue, which will guide future treatment decisions such as chemotherapy or targeted therapies.
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Doctors say Pope Leo XIV is eating regularly and has started walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung. Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night in…
The medical side reported routine checks and a good recovery after the surgery. The tour of South America remains valid, although in the Vatican they evaluate three scenarios.
After the surprising lung surgery at Pope Leo XIV, the recovery of the 71-year-old Church head is planned. While believers pray in front of the Roman Gemelli Clinic, details become known as to how the malignancy of the tumor was gradually detected.
According to the Vatican, routine exams had normal results and chest X-ray revealed a good recovery of the operated lung. The pontiff will keep the agenda suspended until October 20, while convalescence continues.
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