Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung growth
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Pope Leo XIV was recently diagnosed with lung cancer after a growth was found - but he's since had surgery, as confirmed by the Vatican.
The 71-year-old underwent surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung earlier today.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says a lot of messages of solidarity and prayers have been shared since the diagnosis was revealed.
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