Pope Leo spent 'a tranquil night' in the hospital after cancer surgery, Vatican says

A health story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Health · Georgia · October 14, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in Rome's Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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