Pope Leo XIV's Recovery After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, 71, returned to the Vatican after surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung and has pledged a gradual resumption of his duties.

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  1. Successful Surgery and Early Discharge: Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove a lower lobe nodule and was discharged in just four days, ahead of initial seven-day projections.
  2. Transparency in Papal Health Disclosure: The Pope broke with long-standing Vatican secrecy by personally announcing his diagnosis, a shift noted by experts as a significant move toward modern transparency.
  3. First Post-Surgery Public Appearance: Appearing at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace window on Sunday, Leo XIV greeted faithful in St. Peter's Square and thanked them for their prayers.

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