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Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican following cancer surgery. His discharge followed days of uncertainty for Catholics worldwide.
Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican following surgery for cancer. His discharge followed days of speculation that had concerned the Holy See and the global Catholic population.
The pontiff's recovery marks a significant moment in his papacy, which began less than two years ago. The Vatican has provided updates on his condition throughout his hospital stay.
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“Pope Leo XIV left the hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.”How each side headlined it
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Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Lung Cancer Surgery
Al Arabiya English · Oct 17
Pope Leo eating, recovering after cancer surgery — The Vatican says Pope Leo is eating and walking again following surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung. Officials say his recovery is proceeding as planned. The 71-year-old pontiff was dia
PBS NewsHour · Oct 15
Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis • FRANCE 24 English
France 24 English · Oct 14
Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful
Al Jazeera English · Oct 13
Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
Al Jazeera English · Oct 17
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Pope Leo XIV's discharge on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, ended a stretch of uncertainty that shook the Vatican and the world's 1.
Leo's discharge capped days of uncertainty that rattled the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope's papacy.
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Pope Leo XIV left the hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
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