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Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery

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Pope Leo has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital after completing lung cancer surgery, able to walk unassisted and greet visitors, leading Sunday's prayers in St. Peter's Square.

Key points

  • Pope Leo has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital after completing lung cancer surgery.: Pope Leo has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital after completing lung cancer surgery.
  • Pope Leo was able to walk unassisted and greeted visitors.: Pope Leo was able to walk unassisted and greeted visitors.
  • Pope Leo is scheduled to lead Sunday's prayers in St. Peter's Square.: Pope Leo is scheduled to lead Sunday's prayers in St. Peter's Square.

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Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery. The pontiff walked unaided and greeted well-wishers. He is expected to lead Sunday’s prayers in St Peter’s Square, while doctors await further results to determine whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.

Published On 17 Oct 2026

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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