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Pope’s cancer a gamechanger for papacy
Vatican foreign minister calls Pope Leo’s cancer surgery a 'gamechanger' for papacy.
In brief
Vatican foreign minister calls Pope Leo’s cancer surgery a 'gamechanger' for papacy. Pope Leo’s lung cancer surgery revealed he is a 'poor mortal' after being seen as a 'Superman' pope. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Pope Leo’s cancer surgery
Pope Leo’s lung cancer surgery revealed he is a 'poor mortal' after being seen as a 'Superman' pope.
“It’s a bit of a gamechanger”
Cancer status
Doctors said Pope Leo’s 71-year-old cancer was localised and had not spread, requiring only one lung removal.
Vatican’s role in ceasefire
Vatican foreign minister said the Vatican did not arrange Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky.
“I don’t think we were”
Vatican-China bishop deal
Vatican acknowledged 'imperfections' in China bishop appointment agreement but said dialogue will continue.
“The imperfections of the agreement are evident”
The big picture
Pope Leo’s lung cancer surgery revealed he is a 'poor mortal' after being seen as a 'Superman' pope.
