Pope Leo XIV cancels audiences to 20 Oct after lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV cancels audiences to 20 Oct after lung surgery

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on 13 Oct, with part of his right lung removed. Tissue examination during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. Doctors estimate about a week of hospital recovery. All audiences are cancelled through 20 Oct.

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