# Pope pictured for first time since surgery as he says Mass at makeshift altar in hospital

- Published: 2026-10-16T23:20:37Z
- Updated: 2026-10-17T07:34:15Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw146ej00yn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

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