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Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful

Al Jazeera Tuesday 13 October 2026, 21:05 UTC 1 min read
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Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful NewsFeed Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a small lung growth went well and as expected, with about a week of recovery anticipated. Catholics gathered in Rome have offered prayers for the 71-year-old pontiff and expressed hopes for his swift recovery. Published On 13 Oct 2026

Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful NewsFeed Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a small lung growth went well and as expected, with about a week of recovery anticipated. Catholics gathered in Rome have offered prayers for the 71-year-old pontiff and expressed hopes for his swift recovery. Published On 13 Oct 2026
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