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BBC NEWS · HEALTH · October 17, 2026

Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

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Leo XIV, 71, has been discharged from the Gemelli hospital. He will give the traditional angelus prayer and blessing on Sunday. Doctors say blood tests and chest X-ray showed improvement.

The Pope calls for "dialogue and peace" the call comes as the bombardment of cities across the world intensifies. No sign of Putin ready to halt the invasion. The Pope also calls for a humanitarian ceasefire.

He was diagnosed with lung cancer and had successful surgery. It is not yet clear if he may be fit to travel or need further treatment. The visit includes a visit to Peru.

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