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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
- Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery After Nodule Found in Lung
- Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery
- Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
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