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Pope Leo XIV Recovering from Lung Cancer Surgery

Updated 2026-10-17 15:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Pope Leo XIV has left the hospital following successful lung cancer surgery. He is scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.

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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.
2026-10-17 15:10 UTC
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