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Pope Leo XIV had part of his right lung removed, is out of hospital, and plans to keep his November trip.
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung. The Vatican had earlier announced that a lung nodule would be removed. The growth was found during a routine abdominal X-ray.
The Vatican later published a medical communiqué on the pope's cancer and treatment. It stated that the lung tumor was localized and that no further treatment is required. The pope has since left the hospital after the operation.
The pope said he will gradually resume his duties. He plans to maintain a South American trip from 6 to 17 November. A surgeon found no clinical reason to cancel the trip, though the pope's ability to travel will depend on how his recovery progresses.
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From routine X-ray to hospital discharge and planned travel
The growth was first identified during a routine abdominal X-ray. The Vatican then announced that a lung nodule would be surgically removed, and later confirmed the lung surgery was performed. Afterward, the pope left hospital and said he would gradually return to his duties, while his South American trip from 6 to 17 November remains on his calendar.
Pope plans to keep November South American trip on schedule
The pope intends to maintain his South American trip from 6 to 17 November, despite recent surgery. A surgeon reported no clinical reason to cancel the journey. The pope has also said he will resume his duties gradually, a step that will shape how he manages the demands of travel in the weeks ahead.