Pope Leo's ‌recovery from lung ​surgery ⁠is progressing regularly, his doctors ‌said in a statement ‌released ‌by ⁠the ⁠Vatican on Thursday.

Routine check-ups on ​the ‌pontiff yielded normal results and a chest ‌X-ray showed ​a good recovery of ⁠his operated lung, ‌the doctors said.

They also said that Leo carried ‌out daily activities independently ​and did physiotherapy ⁠with a full ⁠range of physical movements.