Pope Leo recovers after lung surgery

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NBC News. (2026, October 14). Pope Leo recovers after lung surgery. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/pope-leo-recovers-after-lung-surgery-271593541966

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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, is recovering "as expected" in Rome's Gemelli Hospital following successful surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his right lung. The operation took place on Tuesday, and doctors confirmed that Pope Leo's postoperative recovery is progressing normally with tests conducted Wednesday. He has resumed walking around his room, eating normally, and even celebrated Mass. The pontiff was first diagnosed with the nodule during medical checks in early October; it was detected at an early stage and described as "circumscribed." Despite this health scare, Pope Leo still plans to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17.

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“Both articles report on Pope Leo's recovery from lung surgery related to a lung cancer diagnosis, at around the same time.”
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