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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Catholicism category. Published on October 17, 2026 • Originally reported by Angela Giuffrida in Rome. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung

Pope Leo has been discharged from hospital in Rome after undergoing an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung.

Leo, 71, was deemed “fit for discharge”, his doctors, Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritoria, said in a statement published by the Vatican.

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