# Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:37:52+00:00
- Category: World
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-after-lung-cancer-surgery-53271a/

Doctors say they are seeing 'continued improvement' after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.

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