Pope Leo XIV Returns to the Vatican After Surgery to Remove a Cancerous Lung Nodule
Leaving the hospital Saturday, the pope led the Angelus on Sunday and told the faithful, "I have truly felt your support."
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Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, Oct. 17, after surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous nodule from his lung, Vatican News reported. The operation was performed by Prof. Stefano Margaritora.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, the pope led the Angelus prayer and thanked people for their prayers. "I have truly felt your support," he said, according to Vatican News.
The Vatican confirmed he will hold his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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