The latest announcement about the Pope's health. How is Leo XIV feeling?

According to the information provided, the Pope underwent routine check-ups in the morning. Chest radiography showed that the operated lung was healing properly.

The medical team also emphasized that Leo XIV conducts autonomous activity, and physiotherapy allowed him to regain full motor skills.

The director of the Vatican press office, Matteo Bruni, said that the pope has already resumed his duties and returned to work, although he is still under the care of doctors.

Leo XIV is expected to stay in hospital for about a week to ensure his full recovery from the procedure.

The surgery went well

During an operation at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Pope Leo XIV had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, and an emergency histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. It is one of the most common lung cancers.

Earlier, the Vatican announced that the operation to remove the lung nodule was successful and the procedure was carried out within the planned time and manner. The operation was performed by a team of thoracic surgeons led by Professor Stefano Margaritory.