Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer After Surgery. Can He Still Make His November Trip to South America?
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed a lobe of his right lung. The South America trip hangs on pathology.
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The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed a lobe of his right lung. The South America trip hangs on pathology.



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