The Holy See Press Office confirmed on October 14 that Pope Leo XIV is recovering normally following his recent lung operation.

Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, members of the pontiff’s medical team, issued the update after reviewing scheduled blood tests and a chest X-ray performed Wednesday morning at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

The physicians reported that all medical values remain within the expected range for the procedure. The Pope experienced a calm first night in the hospital, and the surgery concluded without complications.