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Pope Leo in the hospital as surgery to remove growth on his lung scheduled for Tuesday

World 3 sources 3 countries 🔦 Under-reported 36m ago

Pope Leo has been admitted to a hospital in Rome to undergo surgery to remove a small growth from his lung. The procedure, described by a top Vatican cardinal as coming "like a bolt out of the blue," is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon.

The operation will be performed by the thoracic surgery team at Gemelli hospital, led by Stefano Margaritora, according to announcements from the Vatican. Medical officials have deemed the upcoming surgery to be low risk.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Toronto Sun (Toronto, Canada) (CA) Focuses on the medical team and surgical logistics.
The Guardian World (GB) Emphasizes the unexpected nature of the diagnosis and timing.
Read the full story at the source The Guardian World · GB ↗
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