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Pope Leo Cancels Public Events Before Lung Surgery

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. He continues working following the announcement.

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Pope Leo cancels all public events ahead of lung surgery

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Pope Leo XIV has cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October ahead of surgery to remove a small, early-stage, localized lung nodule; the Vatican expects a recovery of about a week.

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Pope Leo XIV cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October ahead of his lung surgery.

In this event Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung Earlier coverage

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Sky Published 12 October 2026

Pope Leo cancels all public events ahead of lung surgery

Al Jazeera Published 12 October 2026

Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement

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