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Health & Science · October 18, 2026

Pope Leo discharged from Rome hospital ahead of schedule after successful lung surgery

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Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following successful surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. The 80-year-old pontiff, a Chicago native, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a form of non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors reported a rapid recovery, noting that the Pope walked unaided upon discharge and resumed work while hospitalized. He is expected to lead the Angelus prayer at the Vatican on Sunday and remains scheduled for a planned apostolic trip to South America in November.

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  • Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday.
  • The surgery involved removing a nodule from his right lung.
  • The nodule was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer).
  • The Pope walked out of the hospital unaided and spoke with well-wishers.
  • He is expected to lead the Angelus prayer from the Vatican on Sunday.
  • A two-week trip to South America is scheduled for November.

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  • Doctors estimate a full recovery in about 10 days.
  • The Pope celebrated Mass in a makeshift hospital chapel during his stay.
  • The initial nodule was detected during a routine check.
  • Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori commented that his recovery pace may determine the Peru leg of his trip.
  • The Vatican has not indicated if the cancer has spread beyond the removed nodule.
  • The Pope is not known to be a smoker.

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