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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:48:46 +0000

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Key context: <p>Rome —  Pope Leo XIV left hospital Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery in a swift return to his duties following the first health scare of his papacy. Leo walked out of hospital unaided, greeting well-wishers, including a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl who gave him a stuffed toy as a gift. The 71-year-old first American &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/pope-leo-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery/">Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Rome — Pope Leo XIV left hospital Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery in a swift return to his duties following the first health scare of his papacy. Leo walked out of hospital unaided, greeting well-wishers, including a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl who gave him a stuffed toy as a gift. The 71-year-old first American … The post Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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