Pope Leo XIV recovering well after surgery, to resume work from hospital

Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, is making good progress in his recovery after surgery, according to doctors and the Vatican, the central governing body of the Holy See.

They said the pope will return to work from the hospital, meaning he will not wait until he is discharged to take up his duties again.

What the source does not say

The available information does not specify what kind of operation the pope underwent, when it took place, or how long he is expected to remain in hospital. It also does not say which duties he will take up first.

The announcement is brief, and no further details about his condition or how he will resume work have been made public so far.