Pope Leo XIV Recovering Well After Successful Surgery
Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital in Rome after a successful lung operation. Tests showed that the 71-year-old pontiff will not need any more medical care. He greeted visitors in St Peter's Square on Wednesday. He also made phone calls to international leaders about peace and food aid. He will travel to Latin America in November.
Medical team members shared good news about Pope Leo XIV. The 71-year-old leader went home from Gemelli Hospital four days after his medical procedure. Surgeons removed a small piece of his right lung on October 13. The operation took ninety minutes. Tests showed the sickness stayed in one small place. Doctors confirmed he will not need more medical treatment.
The pontiff spoke to people in Rome before his trip to the hospital. He told his followers about a small spot on his lung. He said doctors found the problem early. Later, pictures showed him celebrating Mass inside the hospital room on Friday. He wore green vestments and stood near a simple table.
Pope Leo XIV resumed his public work this week. He greeted many visitors in St Peter's Square on Wednesday. It was his first large gathering since he left the hospital. People cheered when he walked into the big square. He talked to well-wishers and smiled at the crowd.
He also worked on international affairs from his room. On Friday, he called Russian leader Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. He asked for a stop to fighting in the city of Oleshky. He wanted safe roads for trucks with food aid. On Monday, he talked to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Pope Leo XIV still plans a major trip to Latin America in early November. His close team says he will not change these travel plans.
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How long did the surgery on October 13 last?
Past Simple Regular and Irregular Verbs
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“Surgeons removed a small piece of his right lung on October 13.”
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Scenario: Talking to a friend about someone's recovery after hospital care.
- 01“The operation took ninety minutes.”
- 02“He went home from the hospital.”
- 03“Doctors confirmed good news today.”
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🔑Key Phrases
A common phrase used to introduce positive health updates.
We heard good news about the patient today.
Describes a public greeting event in Rome.
The leader greeted many visitors in the main park.
Used when discussing requests for peace.
The country asked for a stop to fighting.
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Why is it important for leaders to stay active during recovery?
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