Pope Leo discharged from Rome hospital ahead of schedule after successful lung surgery

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Pope Leo left a Rome hospital earlier than expected on Saturday after undergoing lung surgery which revealed he has cancer. The report does not provide specific details about the type or stage of cancer but focuses on his recovery and discharge from the hospital.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery last week at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant tumor from his lung, as revealed in his Sunday Angelus prayer on October 18th. The 71-year-old American pope announced earlier that the nodule was detected early and circumscribed during recent medical checks. He thanked supporters for their prayers and expressed his intention to gradually resume his duties with God's help and continued support from the faithful. Pope Leo emphasized his close connection to those facing illness, acknowledging the hospital staff at Gemelli for their care. It is unclear whether this health issue will affect his upcoming trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled for November 6-17.

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“Both articles describe Pope Leo XIV being discharged from the hospital in Rome following lung surgery on the same day.”
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Chris Livesay PERSON · 1× Leo PERSON · 1× Rome GPE · 1×

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Pope Leo was discharged from a Rome hospital ahead of schedule on Saturday following the lung surgery that led to a cancer diagnosis.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
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Pope Leo was discharged from a Rome hospital ahead of schedule on Saturday following the lung surgery that led to a cancer diagnosis. asserted
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Chris Livesay has the story. asserted
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