Cancerous Growth Removed from Pope Leo XIV’s Lung in Surgery

Cancerous Growth Removed from Pope Leo XIV’s Lung in Surgery

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Doctors performed a 90-minute operation to remove part of Pope Leo XIV's right lung after discovering a cancerous growth. The Vatican confirmed the procedure in an official statement. This announcement highlights ongoing health concerns for the Pope.

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