Pope Leo XIV is expected to be discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday, following surgery to remove a cancerous node in his lung. According to a statement from the Holy See, the doctors' assessment this morning confirmed that the Pope is well enough to return to the Vatican. He will leave the hospital in the early afternoon and return to the Vatican, where he will lead the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment tomorrow.
The Pope underwent thoracic surgery on Tuesday to remove the cancerous node, and doctors later diagnosed him with lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer. The surgery was successful, with no complications reported. The Pope awoke normally after the surgery and has been recovering in his hospital room on the 10th floor.
While recovering, Pope Leo has been keeping busy. He celebrated mass in his hospital room and has also been in contact with world leaders, including a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the conversation, the Pope expressed his deep concern about the humanitarian situation in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian control since May. He urged President Putin to call for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance, as well as the safe evacuation of civilians.
The Pope's return to the Vatican marks a significant milestone in his recovery. He will celebrate mass in his apartment and continue his duties as head of the Catholic Church. The Holy See has confirmed that the Pope is well enough to return to his normal activities, and his discharge from the hospital is seen as a positive sign for his health and well-being.
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