Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 15:20 · Archive

Pope Leo, 71, left hospital four days after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung for lung cancer.

Pope Leo has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, four days after undergoing a 90-minute operation to remove a lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer, following a recent check-up that revealed a small nodule. Doctors cleared him for discharge after conducting blood tests and chest imaging scans on Saturday morning.

The pope walked unaided to his car and stopped to speak with well-wishers outside the hospital on Saturday afternoon. GB News reports that he was discharged earlier than expected; the Vatican had initially said recovery would take around a week. The Vatican confirmed that he is expected to appear at Sunday's traditional noontime Angelus prayer.

Gb News also reports that Pope Leo spoke with Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which he urged the Russian leader to seek a truce with Ukraine and expressed deep concern for the humanitarian crisis in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, calling on Putin to allow the entry of first aid and food supplies.

How it is being reported

• Pope Leo home from hospital after lung cancer surgeryPope Leo XIV has been discharged from the hospital Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery and plans to lead the noon prayers Sunday.UPI · 17 Oct, 16:39
• Pope Leo released from hospital 4 days after lung cancer surgery, telling supporters he’s feeling ‘much better’Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery for lung cancer, but his illness highlights a gap in Catholic Church law: There is no clear mechanism to transfer a pope’s authority if he becomes incapacitated. The Vatican says his recovery is progressing well.New York Post · 17 Oct, 16:38
• Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgeryThe Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.NPR · 17 Oct, 16:10
• Pope Leo discharged from hospital days after shock lung cancer diagnosisPope Leo has been spotted in public for the first time since his shock lung cancer diagnosis. The pontiff was given the all-clear to leave hospital four days after undergoing surgery, the Vatican confirmed. The 71-year-old had a lower lobe of his right lung removed during the 90-minute operation on Tuesday, which was described as a success. The operation took place at Gemelli Hospital, where he was confirmed to have adenocarcinoma - the most common type of lung cancer. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He was discharged earlier than expected after initially being told the recovery process…GB News · 17 Oct, 15:02
• Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgeryFour days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo left hospital in Rome. His doctors said he was well enough to return home.DW News · 17 Oct, 14:59

In this story: Pope Leo XIV · Gemelli Hospital · Rome · Vatican · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Oleshky

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