Pope Leo had peaceful night in hospital after lung cancer surgery
(1st UPDATE) The doctors say in a joint statement that the entire lower lobe of the right lung was removed in an effort to eliminate all cancerous tissue
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Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis
Blood tests and a chest X-ray show normal post-operative results, the Vatican says, adding that the pontiff had undergone respiratory physiotherapy
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Shape of Pope Leo’s papacy more uncertain after cancer diagnosis
The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics are again unexpectedly facing the reality of a sick pope
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Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung
Experts emphasize the need for more information regarding the tumor’s size and potential spread to lymph nodes to assess the prognosis and treatment options
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Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals
The dean of the college of cardinals is considered the ‘first among equals’ among the Church’s highest-ranking clerics and is responsible for taking charge of the secretive conclave process
