Pope Leo XIV underwent a procedure to remove a lung nodule. The operation was described as lung cancer surgery.
Following the operation, the pontiff celebrated his first mass since the procedure. The mass marked his return to liturgical duties after the medical intervention.
The Vatican made public the first photographs of Pope Leo XIV after his surgery. The images show him officiating the mass in a hospital setting. He is wearing an emerald chasuble and a white skullcap. Standing beside him is his private secretary, identified as Edgard Rimaycuna in some accounts and Edgar Rimaycuna in others. The Vatican released the photos showing the pope in an emerald chasuble and white skullcap beside his secretary.
The Vatican released the photos showing the pope in an emerald chasuble and white skullcap beside his secretary.
During his homily at the mass, Pope Leo XIV thanked the medical staff for their care. This acknowledgment was a direct part of his remarks during the service.
After the mass, the Vatican reported that the pope’s medical team observed a constant improvement in his condition, noting his ongoing progress following the surgery.
Throughout the coverage, both Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican are described as neutral, with the information presented factually without overt commentary.