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Pope Leo XIV to appear publicly after lung cancer surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff plans a public appearance on Sunday, days after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung.
In brief
The 71-year-old pontiff plans a public appearance on Sunday, days after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung. Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with lung cancer, underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung on Tuesday and is making steady progress toward a public appearance on Sunday. Originally reported by…
Pope undergoes lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, aged seventy-one, underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
Doctors report steady progress
According to his doctors, Pope Leo XIV is making steady progress at the hospital following the operation earlier this week.
Public appearance planned for Sunday
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV plans to appear before the public on Sunday, marking his first public appearance since undergoing cancer surgery.
The essence
Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with lung cancer, underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung on Tuesday and is making steady progress toward a public appearance on Sunday.
