Vatican confirms Pope Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer
The pope has had part of his lung removed and is recovering after surgery.
DW reports that the pope has had part of his lung removed and is recovering after surgery.
Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
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