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World leaders have been wishing Pope Leo well following the news of his surgery and diagnosis. The Pope has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- World leaders have been wishing Pope Leo well following the news of his surgery and diagnosis.S1
- The Pope has been diagnosed with lung cancer. In a medical bulletin, the Vatican says the pontiff’s surgery yesterday to remove a lower lobe of his right lung was successful. Tests have now confirmed adenocarcinoma. Pope Leo, who’s 71, is recovering in hospita...S2
- In the hospital chapel, dozens of faithful prayed for the pope's health during the operation.S3