World
Pope Leo returns to the Vatican after lung surgery
His hospital discharge marks a new step in recovery; a Sunday public prayer is planned.
By NewsCubby Newsroom · Published
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday after leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital following lung surgery, according to AFP reporting from the scene.
His doctors had cleared him for discharge after reviewing blood tests, a chest X-ray and his condition, the Vatican announced earlier in the day. The Vatican also said he planned to lead Sunday’s Angelus prayer from the papal apartment.
The departure is a new development since NewsCubby’s earlier report on the pope beginning to walk after surgery. It does not establish that his recovery is complete or that further treatment will be unnecessary.
For Catholics following his condition, the immediate change is his return home and the planned public appearance. Future activities should be assessed against updated Vatican announcements rather than assumptions about his health.
NewsCubby will distinguish confirmed appearances from announced plans as the recovery continues.