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Pope Leo XIV back at Vatican, cleared for upcoming Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after lung cancer surgery, and his surgeon says there are no medical obstacles to his planned Latin American tour.
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The Pope’s health is closely followed by the Catholic faithful worldwide.
How this story developed
- Oct 13 Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery after cancer diagnosis
- Oct 14 The Vatican reports that Pope Leo XIV is progressing normally after removal of the lower right lung to treat a malignant tumor.
- Oct 14 A new Vatican bulletin confirmed Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer and outlined his recovery steps.
- Oct 15 Vatican suspended papal audiences through Oct 20.
- Oct 15 Routine check-ups this morning returned normal findings as the Pope continues recovery.
- Oct 16 Pope Leo XIV resumed work from his hospital room and continued physiotherapy.
- Oct 16 Pope Leo celebrated Mass at Gemelli Hospital and a medical bulletin reported improvement in his condition.
- Oct 17 Pope Leo XIV is expected to recite the Angelus from the 10th-floor balcony of Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, with Italian police coordinating security.
- Oct 17 The Pope has moved from hospital care to discharge and will resume public duties.
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