Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery

NPR News Saturday 17 October 2026, 15:10 UTC By Willem Marx 1 min read

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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.(Image credit: Andrew Medichini)

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.

(Image credit: Andrew Medichini)

Leo XIV (PERSON) Rome (LOCATION) Gemelli Hospital (ORG) Latin America (LOCATION) Andrew Medichini (PERSON)

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