Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery: news

Pope Leo Discharged from Hospital Following Successful Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV has been officially discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a successful surgical procedure to treat early-stage lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff left the medical facility on foot, greeting medical personnel and well-wishers before returning to his residence at the Vatican.

Key Details of the Papal Surgery and Recovery

• The Procedure: Surgeons successfully performed a lobectomy to remove the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung after routine diagnostic imaging identified a localized pulmonary nodule.

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• Diagnosis: Post-operative pathology confirmed the lesion as lung adenocarcinoma, the most common histological subtype of non-small cell lung cancer.

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• Clinical Course: Vatican medical bulletins confirmed that the surgery concluded without complications. Follow-up diagnostic evaluations, including comprehensive blood panels and chest imaging, confirmed stable cardiopulmonary function and prompted clearance for early discharge.

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• Resumption of Duties: The Holy See announced that the pontiff is scheduled to lead the traditional Sunday Angelus prayer from the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square. Further determinations regarding his upcoming international apostolic journeys remain under routine medical review.

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