Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery

A health story from New York, reported by WGRZ Buffalo.

Health · New York · October 17, 2026

From WGRZ Buffalo

Pope Leo XIV is expected to return to the Vatican Saturday after surgery confirmed lung cancer, with a public blessing planned for Sunday.

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