https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-four-days-after-cancer-surgeryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-four-days-after-cancer-surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-four-days-after-cancer-surgery#u142579Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:26:22 +0000Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday from Rome's Gemelli hospital, four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule. The 71-year-old pontiff walked unaided to his waiting car, smiled, and told well-wishers he was much better. His surgeon stated there are no clinical reasons to cancel his planned trip to Latin America next month. The sudden diagnosis during his 17-month papacy has surprised observers and sparked discussions regarding the future direction of his leadership.Why it mattersThe 71-year-old pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed followi