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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
First reported Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:10:14 GMT · Last updated
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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgeryNPR · published 2026-10-17 15:10 UTC

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.
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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.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:10:14 GMT
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- 2026-10-17 15:10NPR — Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
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