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Pope Leo XIV celebrated mass at Rome's Gemelli hospital on October 16 after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, according to photos released by the Vatican. Doctors said his recovery was progressing normally but that further tests would determine whether the cancer had spread to other parts of his body. The pontiff's rapid return to religious duties, despite major surgery, signals his commitment to maintaining his papal functions during the recovery period. The outcome of upcoming tests will be crucial in determining the long-term health trajectory and any future treatment needs for the 86-year-old leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics.