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Pope makes public appearance a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo has appeared in public to a lead a prayer in Vatican City, a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery.

The was expected to recover in hospital for about a week, but left earlier than expected on Saturday. Pic: AP
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Sky News reports: Pope Leo has appeared in public to a lead a prayer in Vatican City, a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Sky News
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Pope Leo, Vatican City
Section
Health

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