Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage". Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a lump on his lung, detected during what the Vatican has described as "routine checks".

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Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".

Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a lump on his lung, detected during what the Vatican has described as "routine checks".

It said the operation would take place on Tuesday afternoon.

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  • •Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
  • •Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a lump on his lung, detected during what the Vatican has described as "routine checks".
  • •It said the operation would take place on Tuesday afternoon.
  • •The 71-year

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