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Pope Leo left Gemelli Hospital after successful lung cancer surgery.

SourcesAxios13:36 UTCThe Guardian13:41 UTCAl Jazeera15:47 UTCFollowSaveHighlight

Axios, The Guardian and Al Jazeera

Key points

From 2 outlets
  • Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • He was discharged from the hospital on Saturday following treatment. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • Surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung, per Vatican statements. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • Doctors deemed him fit for discharge after normal blood tests and X-rays. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • Vatican notes no further treatment decisions have been announced yet. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • Pope Leo, 71, discharged from Gemelli hospital in Rome after lung cancer operation. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • The pope celebrated mass in his hospital room and planned to recite Angelus from the papal window. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Recovery proceeding normally; tests to determine cancer spread and need for further treatment pending. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

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“A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery”

“Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after having surgery to remove a cancerous nodule in his lungs. Why it matters: His discharge clears the way for his rigorous upcoming travel schedule and may alleviate fears of a leadership vacuum at the Vatican.”

Key points from Axios
  • Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule.
  • He was discharged from the hospital on Saturday following treatment.
  • Surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung, per Vatican statements.
  • Doctors deemed him fit for discharge after normal blood tests and X-rays.
  • Vatican notes no further treatment decisions have been announced yet.
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios

“Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation”

“Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Pope Leo, 71, discharged from Gemelli hospital in Rome after lung cancer operation.
  • Doctors said he was fit for discharge following blood tests and chest X-ray.
  • Surgeons removed part of the right lung to extract a tumour, diagnosed as adenocarcinoma.
  • The pope celebrated mass in his hospital room and planned to recite Angelus from the papal window.
  • Recovery proceeding normally; tests to determine cancer spread and need for further treatment pending.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios“A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery”

“Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after having surgery to remove a cancerous nodule in his lungs. Why it matters: His discharge clears the way for his rigorous upcoming travel schedule and may alleviate fears of a leadership vacuum at the Vatican.”

Key points from Axios
  • Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule.
  • He was discharged from the hospital on Saturday following treatment.
  • Surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung, per Vatican statements.
  • Doctors deemed him fit for discharge after normal blood tests and X-rays.
  • Vatican notes no further treatment decisions have been announced yet.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation”

“Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Pope Leo, 71, discharged from Gemelli hospital in Rome after lung cancer operation.
  • Doctors said he was fit for discharge following blood tests and chest X-ray.
  • Surgeons removed part of the right lung to extract a tumour, diagnosed as adenocarcinoma.
  • The pope celebrated mass in his hospital room and planned to recite Angelus from the papal window.
  • Recovery proceeding normally; tests to determine cancer spread and need for further treatment pending.

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