Vatican prioritizes image over Pope Leo XIV's lung recovery
After removing a lung lobe from Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican is pushing for a Latin America tour, proving that institutional strength still outweighs clinical prudence.
By Josie Calloway ·
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Pope Leo XIV's recovery at Gemelli ignores the sickest patients
Pope Leo XIV's rapid recovery from lung cancer surgery highlights the gap between elite Vatican care and the systemic fragility of ordinary patients at Gemelli Polyclinic.
By Josie Calloway ·
What to Know About Pope Leo’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis
After lung surgery at Gemelli hospital, Pope Leo XIV plans to proceed with a demanding tour, a choice that risks his recovery when he should stay in Rome.
By Daniel Okafor ·