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What to know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
- Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
- Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
- Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
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