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Pope Leo leaves hospital early following successful lung cancer surgery

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Pope Leo is heading back to the Vatican after spending four days at Gemelli Hospital following an operation to remove part of his right lung. Doctors confirmed tests showed the 71-year-old pontiff is fit for discharge after the procedure successfully treated his adenocarcinoma. He is scheduled to lead the traditional Angelus prayer from his apartment window on Sunday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 October 2026 at 13:10

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