Pope Leo XIV Discharged After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV, the Head of State of the Vatican and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, was discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery on October 13 to remove a mass from his lung.

The Vatican Press Office provided an update yesterday on the health status of Pope Leo XIV, the Head of State and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who underwent lung surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and was diagnosed with lung cancer. The statement said, "Following blood tests conducted this morning, chest X-rays, and an evaluation of his clinical condition, it has been decided that the Pope is fit to be discharged."

It was reported that the Pope will conduct his traditional Sunday prayer today from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, as usual.