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Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Surgery Successful

Vatican says 71-year-old US-born pontiff had lower lobe of right lung removed; appointments cancelled until 20 October

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Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Surgery Successful

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Pope Leo XIV, 71, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed; the Vatican said the surgery was successful. His appointments are cancelled until 20 October.

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