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Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery

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Published 17 Oct 2026, 9:26 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood ‌tests and chest imaging found him fit to return home. He will lead prayers from his flat at the Vatican to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, his first ⁠public engagement since he went into hospital. The 71-year-old has ‌been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, ‌and doctors removed the lower lobe of his ⁠right ⁠lung in an...

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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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