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Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says

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Shalvey, K., & Natanson, P. (2026, October 15). Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/International/pope-leo-slept-recovery-continues-vatican/story?id=137278462

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ABC News (US) · collected 2026-10-15 · by Kevin Shalvey, Phoebe Natanson

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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, had a successful night’s rest after undergoing surgery this week for the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung due to lung cancer. The Vatican confirmed on Thursday that he slept well and was up to have breakfast, indicating a positive start to his recovery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is expected to stay for about one week.
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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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ROME GPE · 2× Vatican ORG · 2× Gemelli Hospital ORG · 1× LONDON GPE · 1× Leo PERSON · 1× Leo XIV PERSON · 1×

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"The Pope slept well last night in the hospital; he got up and had breakfast," the Vatican said in a statement early on Thursday, as the pontiff continues his recovery following an operation.
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🔮 The Vatican said his recovery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital was expected to last about a week.
2026-10-15 · ABC News (US)
Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says · assertive framing

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Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week. ROME and LONDON -- asserted
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Pope Leo XIV had a good night's sleep. asserted
XIV → have → sleep
"The Pope slept well last night in the hospital; he got up and had breakfast," the Vatican said in a statement early on Thursday, as the pontiff continues his recovery following an operation. asserted
pontiff → sleep → operation
The pope, 71, was was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week to have the lower lobe of his right lung removed. asserted
lobe → diagnose → lung
The Vatican said his recovery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital was expected to last about a week. asserted
recovery → say → Hospital
This is a developing story. asserted
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