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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery

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Pope Leo underwent successful surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis following the operation, stating the growth was detected early and was well-contained. The pontiff is recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital. AI

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  3. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

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  4. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Berkowitz ·

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