Pope Leaves Hospital After Surgery to Remove Lung Cancer Tumor
Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital in Rome for the Vatican after five days, following successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung. His doctors confirmed his improved health and return to daily activities.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital in the Italian capital, Rome, on Saturday, returning to the Vatican after five days of recovery from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung, according to Agence France-Presse.
The 71-year-old pope was seen walking out of the hospital on his own, smiling and waving to the crowd gathered at the entrance, who cheered in welcome.
His discharge followed a statement by his doctors, Luigi Carboni and Stefano Margaritura, published by the Vatican, which indicated that blood tests, chest X-rays, and an overall health assessment showed he was fit to leave the hospital.
The Vatican confirmed that the pope will recite the Angelus prayer tomorrow, Sunday, from the window of his papal apartment.
The Vatican Press Office noted that the pope celebrated Mass inside the hospital, attended by members of the medical and nursing staff, including some who came in on their own time, as well as police officers.
Pope Leo had been admitted to Gemelli Hospital last Tuesday, where he underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his right lung.
His doctors reported on Friday that medical examinations showed continued improvement in his general condition, confirming that he had fully regained his ability to carry out his daily activities independently.
