Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
Al Jazeera English · Published on October 17, 2026
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Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery. The pontiff walked unaided and greeted well-wishers. He is expected to lead Sunday's prayers in St Peter's Square, while doctors await further results to determine whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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