Pope Leo XIV Appears in Public After Saturday Hospital Discharge
Pope Leo XIV appeared in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday. He led a prayer there one day after leaving the hospital.
He thanked thousands of faithful for prayers while he was hospitalized. Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy on Saturday.
He had been treated there for lung cancer. He had surgery on Tuesday October 13.
Surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The tumor was identified as adenocarcinoma.
Adenocarcinoma is a type of lung cancer. His doctors said he was recovering well.
He said he plans to slowly return to his usual duties. The plan follows his cancer surgery.
Reports say testing on the tumor and nearby lymph nodes continues. These results will help decide if more treatment is needed.
Klear Note — Pope Leo XIV had been hospitalized for cancer surgery.
Key Terms 2
- adenocarcinoma A type of cancer that starts in gland cells inside the lung.
- lymph nodes Small glands that help the body fight infection and disease.