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Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung

Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
BBC News Tuesday 13 October 2026, 16:21 UTC 1 min read
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Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".

Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
Pope (PERSON) Leo (PERSON)
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