Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. On Saturday, he greeted well-wishers and patients as he departed. “I am better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV. The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday. Doctors confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer. Since the surgery, he has shown strong signs of recovery, including holding a phone call with Russ...

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