# Pope Leo to leave hospital Saturday after lung cancer surgery

https://mins.news/en/item/104227

- Reuters, 2026-10-17 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-leo-be-discharged-hospital-vatican-2026-10-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad3473d7a00e50001c26b9b

> The Vatican said Pope Leo is expected to be discharged on Saturday afternoon after blood tests and chest imaging showed he was fit to return home following lung cancer surgery.

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