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Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery removes lower lobe

The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a successful 90-minute surgery that removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old American pontiff faces a week of recovery.

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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery removes lower lobe
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