Pope Leo shares first images since lung cancer surgery, returns to duties gradually

Pope Leo was pictured celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel after lung surgery, per CNN. NPR reports he left Gemelli Hospital and plans a gradual return to duties, with a Latin America trip reportedly scheduled for November.

Timeline

1. 16 Oct, 15:20 UTCCNN publishes first images since surgery
2. 17 Oct, 15:10 UTCPope leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
3. 18 Oct, 12:55 UTCPope says he will gradually resume duties

Top sources

• hospitalGoogle Trends
• Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokersFox News
• Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgeryNPR
• Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgeryNPR
• Pope continues 'steady improvement,' celebrates Mass for Gemelli staffVatican News