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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery

NPR News·October 17, 2026·1 min read

Pope Leo XIV left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer that removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is scheduled to travel to Latin America in November, according to the announcement. The Pope's recovery continues, and his upcoming trip remains on the calendar.

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