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Pope Leo XIV hospitalized

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV is recovering from surgery to remove a lung nodule. On October 11, the Pope announced the need for the procedure, which resulted in a diagnosis of cancer. Following the surgery, medical officials clarified that the tumor was localized and does not require further treatment.

The Pope has returned to the Vatican and is gradually resuming his duties. His schedule is being adjusted according to medical advice to balance his recovery with his ministry.

The Pope appeared in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, October 21, where he was met by crowds of faithful. The Vatican has provided regular updates regarding his diagnosis, the surgery, and his convalescence.

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  2. Oct 22, 12:51 AM Vatican News Shqip Çelësi i fjalëve të Kishës: pesë rrugë drejt qytetërimit të dashurisë
  3. Oct 22, 2:28 AM Diocese of Perugia–Città della Pieve Italiano Insieme per custodire l’umano
  4. Oct 26, 3:20 PM Canção Nova Português Leão XIV modifica agenda para conciliar saúde e missão pontifícia
  5. Oct 28, 8:48 AM Przewodnik Katolicki Polski Czy choroba zmieni dynamikę pontyfikatu Leona XIV?
  6. Oct 28, 8:45 AM Religión Digital Español Gallagher sostiene que la enfermedad de León XIV "cambia un poco las reglas del juego" del pontificado
  7. Oct 28, 4:22 PM Aleteia Polski Choroba nie osłabiła Leona XIV. Przeciwnie – umocniła jego popularność

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