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Pope Leo slept well as recovery continues, Vatican says

Pope Leo, diagnosed with lung cancer, had surgery earlier this week, and the Vatican says his recovery is continuing after a night of sleep.

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Published 4:00 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by ABC News: “Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:00 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Vatican, Pope Leo.
BBN covered this story before: Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says (October 13).

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ABC NewsPope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHere is the latest. It's four Eastern, one Pacific, and the Vatican says Pope Leo slept well as his recovery continues.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe wish him a steady recovery.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, soccer.

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