🕊️ From the tenth floor of the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, the 71-year-old Supreme Pontiff presided over a religious ceremony for the on-call medical staff and Vatican security personnel. In his message, the pontiff expressed his gratitude for the care he received following emergency surgery to remove a malignant tumor (adenocarcinoma) from his right lung.

📋 The latest medical report indicates that laboratory tests and chest X-rays show steady progress. According to official reports, Leo XIV continues to perform mobility exercises and physical therapy on his own, responding satisfactorily to postoperative treatment.

🌍 While the Vatican evaluates his medical discharge in the coming days, the pope’s condition remains under close observation with a view to ensuring that his official trip to South America, scheduled for November, can proceed as planned.