# Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in hospital after cancer surgery

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- NBC News, 2026-10-14 10:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-leo-xiv/pope-leo-cancer-surgery-hospital-diagnosis-treatment-rcna603413

> Pope Leo XIV spent a calm night in hospital after successful surgery removed part of his right lung and doctors confirmed a cancer diagnosis, the Vatican said early Wednesday.

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