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Pope Leo is set to leave Rome's Gemelli Hospital on October 17 after undergoing successful surgery for lung cancer, which involved the removal of a lower lobe of his right lung due to lung adenocarcinoma. Doctors have not provided details about the tumor size or spread but confirmed that blood tests and chest imaging indicate he is fit to return home. His first public appearance will be on October 18 when he leads prayers from his Vatican apartment, addressing concerns about the future of his papacy given his recent diagnosis at age 71.

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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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Pope Leo to leave hospital on Oct 17 after lung cancer surgery ROME – Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital in the afternoon on Oct 17 following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and chest imaging found him fit to return home.

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🔮 Pope Leo to leave hospital on Oct 17 after lung cancer surgery ROME – Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital in the afternoon on Oct 17 following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and chest imaging found him fit to return home.

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Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery · assertive framing

him → leave → cancer

He will lead prayers from his apartment at the Vatican to pilgrims in St Peter's Square on Oct 18, his first public engagement since he went into hospital. asserted

he → lead → hospital

The 71-year-old has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in an operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Oct 13. asserted

doctors → diagnose → Oct

The Pope's doctors have said his surgery was completed successfully, without complications. asserted

surgery → say → complications

They have not yet disclosed the size of the tumour or whether the disease had spread to nearby lymph nodes, key factors in determining prognosis. asserted

disease → disclose → prognosis

The cancer diagnosis for a pope known to be relatively young and energetic and who was elected only in May 2025 caused shock and raised questions about the future shape of his papacy as he deals with the illness. uncertain

he → know → illness

Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery

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