Pope Leo Is Eating and Recovering Following Lung Cancer Surgery, Doctors Say

The pope underwent surgery to remove a nodule in his lung on Tuesday.

Pope Leo Is Eating and Recovering Following Lung Cancer Surgery, Doctors Say

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV is walking and doing respiratory exercises.
  • He underwent surgery for lung cancer.
  • Blood tests and chest X-rays confirm normal postoperative recovery.
  • His medical team is led by Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora.