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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove part of his right lung. The diagnosis of adenocarcinoma was reported after the procedure. The Vatican stated the Pope spent a peaceful night in the hospital after the surgery and is back on his feet, eating normally, and celebrating Mass. Medical experts note that the Pope's prognosis will depend on factors such as whether the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes. The news has prompted prayers from the faithful in Rome and from his native city of Chicago, with messages of support also coming from figures like Donald Trump.
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- Left (4): CNN, Los Angeles Times, The Independent, The New York Times
- Centre (15): Associated Press, CBC News, CBS News, CTV News, Chicago Tribune, Gulf News, Irish Independent, Metro (UK), NBC News, Reuters, Sky News, TIME, The Japan Times, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph