Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer
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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a growth from his lung after it was diagnosed as cancer. The Vatican reported that the procedure was successful and that the growth was detected at an early stage.
Coverage
- BBC — Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
- BBC — Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
- BBC — Pope's surgery to remove lump on lung 'concluded successfully', Vatican says
- NPR — Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer
- NPR — Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery