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Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after successful lung cancer surgery.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after successful lung cancer surgery. Pope Leo XIV left hospital following successful lung cancer surgery and will lead first public event since operation. Originally reported by Dw.
Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital
Pope Leo XIV left Gemelli hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon after lung cancer surgery.
“I am better, thank you”
Surgery confirmed adenocarcinoma
Doctors confirmed Pope Leo XIV has adenocarcinoma, the most common lung cancer type, after removing his right lung's lower lobe.
First public event after surgery
Pope Leo XIV will lead prayers with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, his first public engagement since surgery.
The essence
Pope Leo XIV left hospital following successful lung cancer surgery and will lead first public event since operation.
