In brief
Pope Leo XIV was seen celebrating Mass from a makes‑up altar at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after undergoing successful surgery to remove a lung nodule. The 71‑year‑old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after a routine scan revealed a small nodule. In the first images released since the operation, he wore a green robe and thanked the medical staff for their care. Doctors say his recovery looks steady, and he is expected to stay in the hospital for roughly a week.
Pope Leo XIV was seen celebrating Mass from a makes‑up altar at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after a successful surgery to remove a lung nodule.
The 71‑year‑old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma when a scan during his Sunday prayers revealed a small, well‑contained nodule.
His first pictures after the operation show him in a green robe, standing behind a white wall with a wooden crucifix and thanking nurses and doctors for their care.
Doctors announced that a chest X‑ray shows a good recovery of the operated lung and that his overall condition has steadily improved.
He is expected to stay in the hospital for about a week while he continues his recuperation.
