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Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgery

Published October 17, 2026 9:59 am • Updated October 17, 2026 10:43 am •
Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgery
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Four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo left the hospital in Rome. His doctors said he was well enough to return home.

Four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo left the hospital in Rome. His doctors said he was well enough to return home.

Source: Deutsche Welle — Original report ↗

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