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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
BBC Health Friday 16 October 2026, 14:36 UTC 1 min read
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The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Pope (PERSON) Rome (LOCATION) Gemelli Hospital (ORG)
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