Pope Leo to have lung growth removed in surgery

By Reuters

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Pope Leo said doctors found a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and that he will undergo surgery this week to remove it. The procedure marks the first major health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s tenure. Joshua McElwee reports. #popeleo #health #vatican #pope #catholicism

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