# Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery

> Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after successful lung cancer surgery, returns to Vatican for Angelus prayer.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after successful lung cancer surgery, returns to Vatican for Angelus prayer. Pope Leo XIV was released from hospital…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T16:24:26+00:00
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## Pope Leo XIV released from hospital
Pope Leo XIV was released from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following surgery to remove part of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer.
## Doctors confirm successful surgery
The Vatican released a statement from the pontiff’s doctors saying the Holy Father has been deemed fit for discharge after blood tests and chest X-ray.
## Surgery details
The pope spent about three hours in the operating room on Monday with the procedure lasting about 90 minutes using video-assisted technique to remove the lobe.
## Tissue examination confirms cancer
An examination of tissue during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma consistent with preoperative testing.
## Pope returns to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV will return to the Vatican on Saturday and lead the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment on Sunday.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV was released from hospital following lung cancer surgery with doctors confirming full recovery in ten days.