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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery

Oct 17, 2026 · Willem Marx

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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, followed by surgeon Stefano Margaritora, leaves Rome
Pope Leo XIV, followed by surgeon Stefano Margaritora, leaves Rome

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.

(Image credit: Andrew Medichini)

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