Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Italy

HealthWorld / International

Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful surgery for lung cancer. He walked unaided and greeted well-wishers outside the hospital. The pontiff is expected to lead Sunday’s prayers in St Peter’s Square. Doctors are awaiting further results to determine whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.

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