Pope Leo Returns to the Vatican 4 Days After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where dozens of well-wishers saw him off with cries of "Holiness."

Pope Leo Returns to the Vatican 4 Days After Lung Cancer Surgery

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday.
  • He had surgery for lung cancer at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
  • The surgery occurred four days prior to his return.
  • Dozens of well-wishers bid him farewell with cries of "Holiness."