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Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation
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- Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said.
- A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
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- 2026-10-13T21:23:45.000Z
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- France 24 · World — Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation
- Al Jazeera · Latest — Pope Leo recovering well after cancer surgery, Vatican says
- France 24 · World — Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis
- France 24 · World — What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis
- France 24 · World — Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation
- PIB · Press Releases — Prime Minister wishes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery and continued good health