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Pope Leo will leave hospital, return to Vatican on Saturday: Holy See

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Briefings

The Vatican announced Pope Leo will depart the hospital on Saturday following the removal of a portion of his right lung on Tuesday due to a cancerous tumor. This medical procedure was performed by the hospital team, and the Pope is expected to return to the Vatican on Saturday.

Key points

• Pope Leo underwent surgery on Tuesday (Oct 13) to remove part of his right lung due to a cancerous tumor.
• The Pope is scheduled to leave the hospital on Saturday and return to the Vatican on Saturday.

Context

The Vatican issued a statement confirming the surgery details. No additional background on the patient's condition or hospital procedures is supplied.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the hospital's announcement; specific surgical details, patient recovery status, or long-term health outcomes are not provided.

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