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Feed/General/Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung

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Pope Leo will leave hospital, return to Vatican on Saturday: Holy See

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Published 17 Oct 2026, 9:14 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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The pope had part of his right lung removed on Tuesday (Oct 13) because of a cancerous tumour.

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Pope Leo XIV Discharged After Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

Vatican officials confirmed the successful removal of part of the pontiff's right lung, allowing him to return to the Vatican and resume public duties.

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