The Pope’s operated lung shows a promising recovery
Routine medical check-ups confirm a completely normal postoperative progression, allowing the Pontiff to walk, eat, and carry out his physical therapy sessions with full independence
The patient’s medical progress following surgery is showing a favorable outlook. This is reflected in the new official statement released on October 15 by the Holy See Press Office, based on the assessment of Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora from the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome.
Clinical tests performed on the Holy Father during the early hours of the morning have yielded completely normal results. The most noteworthy finding comes from the chest X-ray taken during these routine checkups, which has shown excellent and satisfactory recovery of the operated lung.
The Pope’s post-operative recovery is progressing smoothly, allowing him to carry out his daily activities independently. Throughout the day, the Pontiff has independently performed his usual tasks and completed a physiotherapy session focused on comprehensive motor exercises, thus consolidating his recovery process following his hospital admission.
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