First Thing: Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV, the head of the 1.4 billion-strong Roman Catholic church, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
The Guardian reports: Pope Leo XIV, the head of the 1.4 billion-strong Roman Catholic church, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
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The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: World leaders, Catholics across the globe and senior cardinals at the Vatican offered prayers for Pope Leo on Wednesday after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had part of one lung removed.
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- The Vatican made the announcement after Leo, 71, the first US-born leader to assume the role, underwent an operation and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. (The Guardian)
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- The GuardianFirst Thing: Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
- France 24Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis
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