Pope Leo XIV Thanks Catholics After 90-Minute Lung Cancer Surgery in Rome
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Updated · CNN · Oct 14
Pope Leo XIV Thanks Catholics After 90-Minute Lung Cancer Surgery in Rome
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Oct 14
Summary
Leo issued his first message since surgery, thanking Catholics for their prayers and asking them to keep praying as he recovers in Rome.
Doctors said the pope underwent a 90-minute operation Tuesday that removed the lower lobe of one lung after pulmonary adenocarcinoma was found at an early stage.
Medical staff said his recovery is proceeding as expected: he walked around his hospital quarters and ate breakfast and lunch on Wednesday.
The Vatican has canceled Leo’s public appearances through Oct. 20, though he is still scheduled to make a long trip to South America next month.