# Pope Leo returns to the Vatican after lung cancer surgery

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 17:37 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-after-lung-cancer-surgery?traffic_source=rss

> Pope Leo returned to the Vatican four days after surgery for lung cancer in Rome. Doctors report continued improvement, and he said he feels much better. He is expected to resume some duties on Sunday.

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