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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports and Dr. David Jones, chief of thoracic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has medical analysis.

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During a 90-minute operation, the lower lobe of Pope Leo’s right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique. “I am sure that he will fully recover and that he will continue in his mission to lead the Catholic Church,” his brother said. https://wapo.st/47QqgFj

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