Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inMike TaylorSaturday 17 October 2026 12:43 BSTPope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lungPope Leo XIV is set to be discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery.The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed following a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma.Doctors reported that the operation was successful and confirmed his continued improvement, allowing him to resume normal daily activities.The Vatican released the first images of the Pope since his surgery, showing him celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel at Rome's Gemelli hospital.He is scheduled to make his first public appearance on Sunday to deliver the traditional noon blessing from a window overlooking St Peter's Square.In fullPope Leo to be discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgeryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in