Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Brittney Donovan

Pope Leo resumes work from the hospital as he awaits cancer treatment update

Pope Leo had the lower right lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule - (AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Leo XIV has resumed work from the hospital while doctors wait for test results that will determine the next step in his cancer treatment.

The 71-year-old pontiff's lung has recovered well following surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, his doctors and the Vatican say.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.