Pope Leo XIV Discharged After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged Saturday and is recovering. He had surgery last week to remove part of his right lung.
He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. The Vatican said the lung surgery was a success.
The Vatican cited tests showing cancer was only in the removed part. The Vatican and its doctors say he needs no more cancer treatment.
Leo attended his weekly public audience on October 21. It was held in Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City.
The Vatican said he will gradually resume his activities. Routine abdominal checks found the growth by chance.
Klear Note — Adenocarcinoma is a cancer that starts in gland-forming cells.
Key Terms 3
- Vatican Small independent country inside Rome, home of the Pope.
- adenocarcinoma A type of cancer that starts in gland cells.
- audience Public event where the Pope greets crowds and speaks.