Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV's recovery from surgery to remove a lower lobe of his lung is "progressing as expected", his doctors have said.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV's recovery from surgery is "progressing as expected".
- He has started walking and resumed a normal diet.
- The pontiff underwent surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung.
- He was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after the procedure.
- The surgery was described as successful and without complications.
- He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week.