Pope Leo has cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October, ahead of surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs.
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Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
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12.10.2026
Pope Leo announces lung surgery in rare move for pontiff
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12.10.2026
Pope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule
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12.10.2026
Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
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11.10.2026
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
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11.10.2026
Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
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11.10.2026
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