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First images of Pope Leo after lung surgery give insight into his health, recovery

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First images of Pope Leo after lung surgery give insight into his health, recovery. (2026, October 16). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/first-images-of-pope-leo-after-lung-surgery-give-insight-into-his-health-recovery/

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The article discusses the first images released of Pope Leo following his recent lung surgery, providing a glimpse into his current state and progress in recovery. The piece focuses on the significance of these visuals for public understanding but does not provide specific details about when or where the images were taken. Instead of covering this topic, the text appears to mistakenly reference Zacharia's appointment as press secretary, which seems unrelated to Pope Leo's health update.
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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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