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Pope Leo, 71, had lung surgery at Gemelli Hospital with no complications

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Surgeons removed the whole lower lobe of the 71-year-old Pope's right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and the Vatican says there were no complications. He is expected to stay in hospital for about a week, with his diary cleared until 20 October. Tests are continuing to check whether the cancer has spread, a Vatican source told Agence France-Presse.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 October 2026 at 6:45

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