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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery

Published October 17, 2026 11:10 am • Updated October 17, 2026 11:10 am •
Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
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The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.

The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.

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