Pope Leo, 71, has been discharged from a Rome hospital following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora declared the pontiff "fit for discharge" in a statement released by the Vatican. The operation addressed a growth identified in Leo's lung. No details were provided about the extent of the cancer, the surgical technique used, expected recovery time, or any impact on papal duties. The Vatican has not announced a timeline for Leo's return to public-facing responsibilities.
