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Pope Leo XIV discharged after successful lung cancer surgery

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Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from the hospital following successful surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. The Vatican confirmed the procedure was successful, and doctors have deemed him fit for discharge, allowing him to resume his travel schedule. This recovery is a significant milestone, alleviating concerns about a potential leadership vacuum at the Vatican. AI

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Pope Leo XIV discharged after successful lung cancer surgery

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery

    <p><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/10/13/pope-leo-to-meet-chicago-catholics-fighting-for-immigrant-rights" target="_blank">Pope Leo XIV</a> was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after having <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/11/pope-leo-nodule-lung" …

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