Pope Leo Discharged After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, 71, was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, where tests confirmed pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Doctors said his blood tests, chest X-ray and clinical condition showed he was fit to leave, with recovery progressing as expected and no reported surgical complications. He resumed some work and celebrated Mass in hospital, and is expected to lead the Angelus prayer from the papal apartment on Sunday. Further test results to determine whether the cancer spread and whether treatment is needed have not been reported. The Vatican has indicated his planned November trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru appears to remain on schedule.