Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
BBC News reports that the 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
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