# Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery

> Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after successful lung cancer surgery.
- Title: Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV left hospital following successful lung cancer surgery and will lead first public event since operation.