Pope Leo's Health Status and Future Travel After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery to remove cancerous tissue from his lung, has started eating, walking, and leading Mass in the hospital, while the status of his upcoming trip to Latin America remains uncertain.
Following surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV announced that he has resumed normal nutrition, has been taking walks, and celebrated Mass in his hospital room.
Recovery Process and Daily Life in the Hospital
Having undergone surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV has returned to a normal diet in his hospital room, started walking, and celebrated Mass in a private chapel on Wednesday.
His doctors announced that following blood tests and a chest X-ray, the Pope's recovery process is progressing normally as planned.
Medical Details and Diagnosis
The surgical intervention performed on Tuesday confirmed that the Pope had lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer, and the lower lobe of his right lung was surgically removed.
Experts stated that lymph nodes were also removed and tested to determine whether the cancer had spread, though these test results have not yet been shared with the public.
Latin America Trip and Assessments
The Vatican has not yet announced any official changes regarding the trip planned to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru between November 6 and 17.
Peru's President Keiko Fujimori stated on Wednesday that the diagnosis and recovery process could affect this visit, noting that recovery will take several weeks.
Step Toward Transparency in Health Status
Pope Leo had broken with the Vatican's traditional secrecy regarding health issues by personally announcing the discovery of the mass and his upcoming surgery during his Sunday Angelus prayer.