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The Pope underwent surgery for lung cancer four days prior to his discharge.
Pope Leo XIV left the Gemelli hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon. He returned to the Vatican four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
The 71-year-old pope walked unaided to his car and stopped to speak with well-wishers outside the hospital.
After conducting blood tests and imaging scans of his chest, the pope's doctors said he was well enough to return home.
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Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli hospital in Rome following a four-day recovery from lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old pontiff returned to the Vatican after medical staff confirmed his condition was stable.

Pope Leo, 71, has been discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital following surgery to remove an adenocarcinoma tumour from his lung. The Vatican confirmed he is recovering well and plans to lead the Angelus prayer on Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV, 71, is recovering from lung adenocarcinoma surgery and will make his first public appearance on Sunday to deliver the Angelus Prayer, with Vatican officials saying his recovery allows normal activities and a hospital recitation remains possible.

Pope Leo, 71, is recovering as expected after adenocarcinoma removal from his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital, with normal eating, walking, and test results; global leaders including King Charles, Mark Carney, Marco Rubio, and Ursula von der Leyen have sent well wishes while further tests determine if cancer has spread.

Pope Leo XIV, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican confirmed the surgery was successful with no complications. Dozens greeted him pre-operation. His audiences are cancelled for a week during recovery.

Pope Leo, 71, underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced. The procedure was described as successful, and all papal appointments are cancelled until 20 October. Leo, the first US-born pope, is recovering at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.