Pope to be discharged from hospital

WORLD17.10.2026
Pope to be discharged from hospital

Pope Leo XIV is expected to be discharged from the hospital today after surgery for lung cancer.

According to “Reuters”, the Vatican has released information about this.

It was stated that blood tests and X-ray results allow for this.

Pope Leo will lead a religious ceremony to be held in St. Peter’s Square from his Vatican apartment tomorrow.

It should be noted that the 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer a few days ago.

He has been leading the Holy See since May 2025.