Pope Francis XIV Returns to Vatican After Lung Surgery

The Pope of Rome, Leo XIV, was discharged from a hospital in Rome following lung surgery. Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the Gemelli clinic in Rome just four days after surgery to remove a malignant tumor in his lung.

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Pope Francis XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove a malignant tumor from the lower lobe of his right lung.
The surgery was successful and without complications.
Pope Francis XIV was discharged from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome four days after the operation.
He returned to the Vatican without assistance and walked to his car.
He greeted crowds gathered at the hospital upon his discharge.
His first public appearance after the surgery was on October 18 at St. Peter's Square.
The tumor was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
Pope Francis XIV expressed gratitude to those who prayed for him and to the medical staff.
He stated he would gradually resume his duties with divine help and prayers.

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Pope Francis XIV spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, urging a ceasefire to deliver humanitarian aid to Alchevsk in Kherson Oblast. — tg_tvrain
The Vatican press office confirmed the phone call with Putin on Friday, stating the Pope expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Alchevsk and called for a ceasefire. — interfax
Pope Francis XIV stopped to speak with 13-year-old Varvara from Ukraine, who is undergoing cancer treatment in Italy. — tg_bbcrussian
No further treatment measures were disclosed after the surgery. — tass_agency
The size of the tumor and whether it spread to nearby lymph nodes were not disclosed by doctors. — vedomosti
Pope Francis XIV was discharged on Saturday, and the operation was performed on Tuesday, with cancer diagnosed the following day. — tg_echoonline_news
The Pope left the hospital on October 17, four days after surgery. — tg_radiosvoboda
The Pope returned to the Vatican on Saturday afternoon. — tvrain
The Pope's public appearance was scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 local time (13:00 Moscow time). — interfax

Coverage (20 sources)

Pope Leo XIV held first event after lung surgery — ЭХО / Новости
The Pope, who underwent surgery on his lung on October 13, is ready for discharge, his treating doctors said. 71-year-old Leo XIV... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Pope Leo XIV spoke to the faithful for the first time after surgery — Вести
The Pope of Rome, Pope Leo XIV, was discharged from a hospital in Rome after lung surgery — BBC News Русская служба
The Pope returned to the Vatican after surgery related to lung cancer — Дождь (Telegram)
Pope Leo XIV left the hospital and returned to the Vatican — Ведомости
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after surgery — Вести
Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital in Rome on October 17, where he previously underwent surgery to remove a tumor in the lung... — Радио Свобода
Pope Leo XIV left the hospital and headed to the Vatican — Интерфакс
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital in Rome after lung operation — Коммерсантъ
Pope Leo XIV ready for discharge from hospital after lung surgery — Ведомости
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after removal of malignant tumor — ЭХО / Новости
Recovery of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumor removal surgery is proceeding normally... — ТАСС (Telegram)
The Pope is discharged from the hospital after lung surgery — Фонтанка
Vatican reports Pope's discharge from hospital on Saturday — Вести
Vatican spoke about the restoration of the pope after surgery — Ведомости
Pope Leo XIV began recovery after lung tumor removal surgery, his treating doctors reported. — ТАСС (Telegram)
"Stood up and had breakfast": Pope Leo XIV recovers after surgery — Вести
Recovery of Pope Leo XIV after surgery is proceeding normally — Интерфакс
Recovery of Pope Leo XIV after lower lung lobe removal surgery is 'going according to expectations',... — BBC News Русская служба

Pope Francis XIV Returns to Vatican After Lung Surgery

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