Pope Leo is walking in his hospital room and eating normally after surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said Wednesday.
Doctors removed part of the 71-year-old pontiff’s right lung in an operation Tuesday. The Holy See said recovery is progressing as expected. World leaders and Catholics worldwide offered prayers after the diagnosis was announced.
No timeline was given for when Leo might return to a full public schedule. Cardinals are managing day-to-day Vatican business during his convalescence.
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