Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
Pope Leo XIV has resumed administrative duties from his hospital room following successful surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule. Medical reports indicate his recovery is progressing well, though further treatment details are pending.
Why it matters
The health of the leader of the Catholic Church is a matter of significant global interest, particularly regarding his ability to continue his international travel and administrative duties.
Roman Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth.
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Pope Leo XIV has resumed work from hospital as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church recovers from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule.
Leo met Vatican chief of staff Archbishop Paolo Rudelli at Gemelli hospital in Rome, where he is being treated, the Vatican said on Thursday. The top aide handles much of the day-to-day administrative work of the Holy See.
An update from Leo’s personal physician, Dr Luigi Carbone and Dr Stefano Margaritora, the head of thoracic surgery at Gemelli hospital, said the pope’s post-operative tests remained within normal levels and his physiotherapy session on Thursday involved full mobility exercises.
Leo was going about his daily activities independently, doctors said.
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