Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital Early Following Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital Oct. 17 after doctors deemed him fit to return to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery.
Vatican Releases First Photos of Pope Leo XIV Celebrating Mass at Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo XIV since his Oct. 13 lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, showing the pontiff celebrating Mass inside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he continues his recovery.
Trump Sends Pope Leo ‘Get Well’ Wishes Following Cancer Diagnosis
President Donald Trump offered Pope Leo XIV his “best wishes” and “love” in a short interview with reporters Oct. 14, the day after the pope’s doctors announced that the pope had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Chicago Students Who Held Mock Conclave Send Pope Leo XIV Care Package After Surgery
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery in the hospital, a group of students from his hometown of Chicago are sending him a care package with get-well cards and a Chicago White Sox blanket.
US Bishops, Lawmakers Offer Prayers for Pope Leo After Cancer Diagnosis
Following the Holy See’s Oct. 13 announcement that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, Church and civic leaders expressed their hope and prayers for his full recovery.
Pope Leo XIV’s Surgery Reveals Lung Cancer, Vatican Says
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13 during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung.