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Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month. “The Holy Father has put his heart and…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are "no clinical reasons" to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month. “The Holy Father has put…
Pope Leo has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer “I am better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV. Leo, 71, had greeted patients inside…
Pope Leo, 71, left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following lung cancer surgery and is due to lead prayers in St Peter’s Square on Sunday. Rome, Italy. Four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on…
Pope Leo XIV is back at the Vatican, and more than 5,000 of you have now written to him. If you haven’t yet, please sign the letter today. Letters from Leo will deliver every one to the Vatican on behalf of…
Dr. Stefano Margaritora said “the Holy Father has put his heart and soul into his recovery” and said he expected the pope to recover fully from surgery “in another 10 days or so.” “As for a long trip involving air travel…
Pope Leo XIV leaves Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, after Tuesday's surgery to remove lung cancer. Pope Leo XIV, followed by, from left, surgeon Stefano Margaritora, Archbishop Petar Rajič, prefect of the Papal Household, and Commander of the…
The 71-year-old pope had been admitted last Tuesday and underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Pope Leo XIV left the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time on Saturday to return to the Vatican.
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A drawing of Pope Leo XIV outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where the pontiff is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour Pope Leo XIV was operated on Tuesday for a cancerous tumour in his lung The 71-year-old…