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Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
- Pope Leo to make public appearance Sunday, first since cancer surgery
- Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
- Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
- Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
- Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
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