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A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery

Axios·October 17, 2026·1 min read
A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after surgery to remove a cancerous nodule in his lungs. The Vatican said his blood tests and chest X-ray were normal, clearing the way for his rigorous travel schedule. The surgery, on Oct. 11, removed the lower lobe of his right lung.

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