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Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery
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Summary
Pope Leo XIV, 71, left Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday, four days after surgery that removed the lower lobe of his right lung and confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican said blood tests and a chest X-ray showed he was fit for discharge. He returned to the Vatican and is scheduled to lead the Angelus prayer from St. Peter's Square on Sunday. He also spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Left-leaning
- A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgeryAxios · Oct 17, 9:36 AM
- Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgeryNPR · Oct 17, 11:10 AM
Center
- Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgeryBBC News · Oct 17, 9:51 AM
- Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital and returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgeryAssociated Press via Washington Examiner · Oct 17, 10:37 AM
Right-leaning
- Pope Leo Discharged From Hospital After Lung Cancer SurgeryThe Daily Wire · Oct 17, 7:52 AM
- Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgeryWashington Times · Oct 17, 10:10 AM