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Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation

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Pope Leo XIV underwent a lung cancer surgery on Wednesday, with a calm night spent in recovery. A portion of his right lung was removed, and he awaits test results to check for cancer spread. The report comes from France 24's Seema Gupta in Rome, Italy.

Key points

• Pope Leo XIV had a right lung removed during a cancer surgery, with tests pending to determine if the cancer has spread.
• The surgery took place on Wednesday, and the Pope is currently awaiting results to assess the extent of the cancer.

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Coverage is limited to a single day in Rome, Italy, and relies on a single reporter's account of the recovery process.

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