Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
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What happened
Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican said Tuesday. Why it matters: The Vatican disclosed the pontiff's health news just hours after he underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung . What they're saying: "The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the holy father has returned to his room," per a Holy See Press Office statement publish…
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