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Pope Leo XIV greets faithful as he arrives at Gemelli Hospital on October 13, 2026 in Rome, Italy. Photo: Simone Risoluti - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images.
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.
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