Pope Leo XIV Delivers Angelus 5 Days After Lung Cancer Surgery
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 18
Pope Leo XIV Delivers Angelus 5 Days After Lung Cancer Surgery
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 18
Summary
Five days after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, Pope Leo XIV appeared at St. Peter's Square on Sunday for his first official engagement since leaving hospital.
The 71-year-old pontiff thanked faithful and medical staff, said illness had drawn him closer to sufferers, and vowed to resume regular duties gradually with continued prayers.
Doctors had expected about a week of hospitalization after Tuesday's operation, but Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday and said he was feeling "much better."
Further tests on the adenocarcinoma tumor and nearby lymph nodes will determine whether he needs added treatment such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapy.
His recovery is being watched ahead of a Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru; his surgeon said there is no clinical reason the demanding tour cannot proceed.