Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after 'successful' surgery
World3 sources3 countries🔦 Under-reported36m ago
Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a small growth or nodule on one of his lungs. The Vatican stated that the procedure was completed successfully and as planned, marking the pontiff's first major health issue during his 17-month tenure.
Following the operation, it was revealed that the pope has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and part of his lung was removed as he recovers. DW notes that Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff regarding his health, having disclosed the surgery directly to thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square.
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (DE)Highlights cancer diagnosis and pope's unusual candor about health
Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Focuses strictly on the successful removal of the lung nodule
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