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Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
Al Jazeera
18:47
Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery
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Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, and will hold his first public engagement since surgery on Sunday.
Doctors say they are seeing 'continued improvement' after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.
The 71-year-old pope was seen crossing the lobby of the Gemelli hospital on foot and exiting the building, smiling as he shook hands and waved.
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic on Saturday after doctors deemed him fit to leave following surgery on his right lung.
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV received blood tests and a chest X-ray at Gemelli Hospital confirming he is well enough to return to the Vatican after surgery.
Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung, the Vatican said, and will make an appearance to lead prayer on Sunday.
