Pope Leo leaves hospital and returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Summary
Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday, Oct 17, four days after surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung to take out a cancerous tumour. The surgery confirmed adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. The Holy See said blood tests and a chest X-ray showed he was fit for discharge, and the Vatican has not said whether further treatment is needed. Reports say he walked unaided to his car, waved to well-wishers and was driven back into the Vatican. The Vatican had first estimated a weeklong hospital stay and canceled his audiences through Tuesday, but experts said earlier discharge was possible. His surgeon said there were no clinical reasons to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month, and NBC News reported he could be fully recovered in about 10 days. The Times of Israel reported he was due to give the traditional noon blessing from a window on Sunday, and the Sydney Morning Herald reported his first public appearance since surgery.
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Channel NewsAsia
Source ↗Channel NewsAsia reports that the Holy See said Pope Leo would leave hospital and return to the Vatican on Oct 17, after part of his right lung was removed for a cancerous tumour.
Euronews
Source ↗Euronews reports that Pope Leo XIV left hospital after recovering at Rome's Gemelli hospital since a lung operation on Tuesday.
South China Morning Post
Source ↗The South China Morning Post reports that Pope Leo walked unaided to his car, spoke to well-wishers and was pictured waving as he left Gemelli Hospital on Saturday afternoon.
NBC News
Source ↗NBC News reports that Pope Leo XIV was discharged on Saturday after lung cancer surgery, with his surgeon saying he could be fully recovered in about 10 days.
France 24
Source ↗France 24 reports that Pope Leo XIV was released from hospital on Saturday and returned to the Vatican after doctors removed part of his right lung to extract a cancerous tumour.
The Hindu
Source ↗The Hindu reports that the Vatican said Pope Leo would be released on Oct 17 and that the surgery confirmed adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
Times of Israel
Source ↗The Times of Israel reports that Pope Leo was recovering well and would deliver the traditional noon blessing on Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square.
Fox News
Source ↗Fox News reports that blood tests and a chest X-ray at Gemelli Hospital confirmed Pope Leo XIV was well enough to return to the Vatican after surgery.
Axios
Source ↗Axios reports that the Holy See said Pope Leo was deemed fit for discharge and that the Vatican has not yet said whether he needs additional treatment.
The Guardian
Source ↗The Guardian reports that Pope Leo, 71, was deemed 'fit for discharge' by his doctors after an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung.
Deutsche Welle
Source ↗Deutsche Welle reports that Pope Leo left hospital in Rome four days after lung surgery and that his doctors said he was well enough to return home.
ABC News
Source ↗ABC News reports that Pope Leo returned to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery, after leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital.
ABC News (Australia)
Source ↗ABC News (Australia) reports that Pope Leo returned to the Vatican from hospital following lung cancer surgery four days earlier.
NPR
Source ↗NPR reports that Pope Leo left Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and is scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.
PBS NewsHour
Source ↗PBS NewsHour reports that the Vatican had initially estimated a weeklong hospital stay and canceled audiences through Tuesday, while experts said earlier discharge was possible.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports in a video that Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery.
CBS News
Source ↗CBS News reports that Pope Leo was discharged on Saturday, four days after part of his right lung was removed and a lung cancer diagnosis earlier in the week.
NDTV
Source ↗NDTV reports that Pope Leo was seen crossing the lobby of the hospital and exiting the building after successful cancer surgery.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that doctors are seeing continued improvement after the pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday, and that he returned to the Vatican.
The Globe and Mail
Source ↗The Globe and Mail reports that Pope Leo's surgeon told Vatican News there were 'no clinical reasons' to prevent his planned Latin America trip next month, days after the lung cancer surgery.
CBC
Source ↗CBC reports that Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday and that his surgeon said there are no clinical reasons to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month.
Sydney Morning Herald
Source ↗The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Pope Leo XIV has made his first public appearance after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
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