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Pope Leo Recovering From Lung Surgery, Will Deliver Sunday Prayer
Deutsche Welle · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
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Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and is set to make his first public appearance by delivering the Angelus Prayer on Sunday.
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer.
- The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and is able to carry out normal daily activities on his own, including celebrating Mass.
- The Vatican announced that Pope Leo will deliver the traditional noontime Angelus Prayer on Sunday, though it remains unconfirmed whether it will be broadcast from the hospital or St. Peter's Square.
- Doctors are awaiting biopsy results to determine if the cancer has spread and whether further treatments like radiation or chemotherapy are necessary.
- Vatican planning is moving forward for a scheduled papal trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, despite ongoing questions surrounding his recovery.
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