Pope Leo XIV Leaves Rome Hospital After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery. He remains scheduled to visit Latin America in November.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT · How we use AI

Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, NPR reported.

The operation removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The pope is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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The pope is due to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery and will lead the Angelus prayer in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

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