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Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has resumed some papal duties, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this week .
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Pope Leo XIV returned to limited duties on Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung following a lung‑cancer diagnosis earlier in the week. He celebrated Mass around noon and began “a little bit of work activity,” which included reading official documents. The pontiff also met with Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, the Vatican undersecretary of state, during the same day. The Vatican confirmed these activities as the pope resumes his responsibilities post‑surgery.
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