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

A health story from Pennsylvania, reported by WTAE Pittsburgh.

Health · Pennsylvania · October 17, 2026

From WTAE Pittsburgh

Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday.

Reported by WTAE Pittsburgh, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at WTAE Pittsburgh →

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