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Pope Leo resumes some duties after lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV has resumed some work, the Vatican said Thursday, after part of his right lung was removed and he was diagnosed with lung cancer. The Vatican did not specify which duties he had resumed.
WHO: The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV had resumed some work.
WHAT: Pope Leo XIV resumed some papal duties after lung surgery.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: The Vatican said Leo resumed duties after surgery in which part of his right lung was removed and he received a lung cancer diagnosis.
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