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Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful

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The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery to remove a small lung growth. The procedure was completed as planned, and doctors anticipate approximately one week of recovery time for the 71-year-old pope. Catholics in Rome have prayed for the pontiff’s speedy recuperation.
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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, underwent surgery on October 13 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant nodule from his lung. The procedure went smoothly, confirming he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Despite this health scare, doctors have given him the green light to proceed with his previously planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17. Pope Leo made the announcement during a Sunday prayer service on October 11, stating that he is in good health and looking forward to the trip "with great joy and enthusiasm." The Vatican press office confirmed on October 26 that no medical contraindications exist for his travel plans, which involve visits to ten cities across three countries. Leo has expressed gratitude for worldwide support during his recovery and remains committed to resuming his full schedule while adhering to medical recommendations. His trip will include stops in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco, and Pucallpa among others.

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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.
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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. asserted
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Catholics gathered in Rome have offered prayers for the 71-year-old pontiff and expressed hopes for his swift recovery. asserted
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