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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo was taken to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital yesterday afternoon for surgery to remove a small l...

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06.30 14 Oct 2026


Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer


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06.30 14 Oct 2026


Pope Leo was taken to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital yesterday afternoon for surgery to remove a small lung nodule 

The Vatican expects his recovery to take about a week, with public engagements cancelled until October 20. Anton got the details with Senior Reporter Daily Mail Nick Pisa. 


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