A new update on the health of Pope Leo XIV indicates that His Holiness is showing normal postoperative recovery, according to blood tests and X-rays conducted in the morning. He has also started respiratory physiotherapy.
The medical bulletin published by the Vatican states: 'This morning, the Holy Father underwent scheduled postoperative blood tests and chest X-rays. The results confirm normal postoperative development: parameters are within the normal range for this type of procedure.'
Information provided by the Holy See also indicates that on Wednesday, the Pope engaged in respiratory physiotherapy, began walking in his room, and resumed his regular diet, having taken breakfast and lunch. The Vatican specified: 'The Holy Father underwent respiratory physiotherapy and started walking around the room. He resumed regular nutrition, having had both breakfast and lunch. His recovery is proceeding as expected.'
The Director of the Vatican Press Office, Matteo Bruni, informed the media that 'the Pope feels well and is full of enthusiasm,' presenting the medical report.
Bruni also stated that the prognosis for the Pope's hospital stay remains unchanged—'about a week from the date of hospitalization.'
Pope diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma
Pope Leo XIV was hospitalized yesterday afternoon, two days after announcing the upcoming operation for a 'lung-limited' nodule discovered at a 'very early stage.' Following this, His Holiness was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
Adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. According to CUF, 'It is the most common type of lung cancer, usually accounting for 85% of lung cancer cases. This type of lung cancer typically grows and metastasizes more slowly compared to small cell cancer.'
It is also noted that adenocarcinoma 'is the most common malignant epithelial tumor of the lung, accounting for 30-50% of cases.'