Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
According to BBC News, the pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
The story is also being covered by Sky News. Sky News adds that the Pope is said to be showing "continued improvement" as the first images of him were released following his lung cancer surgery.
This health story centres on Italy. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rome's Gemelli Hospital and Pope.
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- Italy · Europe
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- Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Pope
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- BBC NewsPope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
- Sky NewsPope pictured for first time since cancer surgery as he leads mass from hospital
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