https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-lung-cancer-operationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-lung-cancer-operationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-lung-cancer-operation#u140748Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:42:49 +0000Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican four days after undergoing surgery to treat adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. The pontiff walked out of Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday, returning earlier than anticipated. His surgeon stated there is no clinical reason to cancel the Pope's scheduled visit to South America. He is expected to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square this coming Sunday.Why it mattersAdenocarcinoma is a form of lung cancer common in nonsmokers. The discovery of the Pope's condition occurred entirely by chance. Th