Pope Returns Home After Surgery
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Vocabulary
surgery ˈsɜrdʒəri noun
a medical operation where a doctor cuts into the body to fix or remove a sick part
The Pope left the hospital four days after surgery.
removed rɪˈmuvd verb
took out or got rid of something
Doctors removed a sick part of his lung.
blood tests ˈblʌd ˈtɛsts noun
medical examinations of blood to check a person's health
Blood tests and X-rays show the Pope is getting better.
spread sprɛd verb
moved or went from one place to another
These tests will show if the sickness spread to other parts.
cleared ˈklɪrd verb
made something free or empty by removing things from it
His doctors cleared his schedule until October 20.
feeling strong ˈfilɪŋ ˈstrɔŋ phrase
having good health and physical power
Everyone is happy he is feeling strong again.
Article
Pope Leo XIV left the hospital four days after surgery. Doctors removed a sick part of his lung. The Pope walked to his car and spoke to people there. He looked well and happy.
Doctors Say He Is Better
Blood tests and X-rays show the Pope is getting better. On Friday, he said a prayer and gave bread and wine to hospital workers. Doctors will do more tests soon. These tests will show if the sickness spread to other parts.
Back to Work Soon
The Pope will pray in St Peter's Square on Sunday. He wants to travel to Peru in November. His doctors cleared his schedule until October 20. Everyone is happy he is feeling strong again.
Discussion Questions
- How many days was the Pope in the hospital?
- What did doctors do to help the Pope?
- What will the Pope do on Sunday?
- Why is the Pope's trip important to him?
- How do you think his friends felt when he came home?
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