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Pope Leo returns to work after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after doctors removed a portion of his lung when a cancerous growth was discovered.
In brief
Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after doctors removed a portion of his lung when a cancerous growth was discovered. Pope Leo returned to work at the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after lung cancer surgery to remove a cancerous growth. Originally reported by CBS News.
Pope Leo has lung cancer surgery
Doctors removed a portion of Pope Leo's lung after discovering a cancerous growth. The surgery took place at an unspecified time before Monday.
Pope returns to Vatican within days
Pope Leo returned to work at the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after the lung cancer surgery. Chris Livesay reported from Rome.
Pope resumes duties after recovery
The Pope's quick return to work demonstrates his recovery from the procedure. He resumed his duties at the Vatican following the surgical removal of the cancerous portion.
At a glance
Pope Leo returned to work at the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after lung cancer surgery to remove a cancerous growth.
