Pope Leo XIV expected to leave hospital
Pope Leo XIV has been cleared to leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after surgery to remove part of his right lung. He is expected to return to the Vatican Saturday and lead the Angelus prayer on Sunday.
FaithTap · Oct 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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Pope Leo XIV’s doctors cleared him to leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after blood tests, a chest X-ray and an assessment of his condition. He had been hospitalized for surgery in which part of his right lung was removed and was expected to return to the Vatican on Saturday; the Holy See said he planned to lead the Angelus from the papal apartment on Sunday.
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