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Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital and returned to the Vatican on Saturday (Oct 17), four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

His doctors said he was well enough to return home following the latest blood tests and chest imaging, and was able to carry out normal daily activities independently.

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00:02Pope Leo greeted medical staff and management at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday as he was discharged,
00:09four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
00:12His doctors said he was well enough to return home following blood tests and chest imaging
00:17and could carry out normal daily activities independently.
00:45Pope Leo appeared in good spirits as he left the hospital.
00:48He underwent surgery on October 13th to remove the lower lobe of his right lung
00:54after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.
01:00He is scheduled to make his first public appearance since the surgery on Sunday
01:05when he will lead the weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square at noon.
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