# Pope Leo XIV is eating, walking and celebrating Mass after cancer surgery

https://mins.news/en/video/101914

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-15 17:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnrp2z8nRQ

> Pope Leo XIV spent his third day at Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Thursday after doctors removed the lower part of his right lung. Doctors confirmed cancer and are conducting further tests. The Vatican said the 71-year-old pontiff is eating, walking and receiving respiratory physiotherapy.

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