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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV's postoperative recovery progressing normally

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV is recovering normally from lung surgery, according to a statement from his medical team.

On Thursday, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora reported that the Pope's routine morning checks yielded normal results. A chest X-ray showed the lung that underwent surgery is recovering well. The doctors noted that the Pope is performing daily activities independently and completed a physiotherapy session involving a full range of physical activities.

The Holy See Press Office reported that the Pope resumed work by meeting with Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, the Substitute for General Affairs. On Thursday morning, the Pope also concelebrated Mass in a specially prepared room on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital, following a similar Mass held on Wednesday afternoon.

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Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm constant improvement

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 14, 1:12 AM Katolici Македонски Постоперативното закрепнување на папата Лав напредува добро
  2. Oct 15, 10:30 AM Catholic New York Pope Leo’s Postoperative Recovery ‘Progressing Normally’
  3. Oct 15, 4:01 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo’s postoperative recovery ‘progressing normally’
  4. Oct 15, 7:03 AM Vatican News हिन्दी पोप लियो के ऑपरेशन के बाद स्वास्थ्य में सुधार 'सामान्य रूप से हो रहा है'
  5. Oct 15, 8:10 PM Catholic World News 2 days after surgery, Pope's recovery 'progressing normally' (Vatican News)
  6. Oct 16, 5:16 AM Canção Nova Português Exames confirmam melhora constante do estado geral do Papa
  7. Oct 16, 5:33 AM Vatican News Shqip Papa ka “përmirësim të vazhdueshëm”, kremton meshën me falënderime per personelin
  8. Oct 16, 6:21 AM cath.ch Français Les médecins du pape confirment "l'amélioration constante" de son état
  9. Oct 16, 5:24 AM Stacja7 Polski Papież przeszedł rano badania kontrolne. Są nowe informacje z Gemelli

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  20. Oct 22, 7:28 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas presented to Dutch and Flemish bishops
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  23. Oct 22, 4:30 AM PT · 3 sources COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV
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