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Health● Low25m ago · Nov 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

Pope Leo says in 'fairly good shape' after lung cancer surgery

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · South America

The Pope arrived in Uruguay on Friday to begin a three-nation South American tour, eight years after a pontiff last visited the continent. Following surgery in October to remove a cancerous tumor and part of his right lung, the Vatican said he was fit to travel and required no further treatment.

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