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Pope Leo has cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October ahead of surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs. He continues working following the announcement.
Sky News – World 2 publishers and 2 source reports documented this archived update.
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung for localized pulmonary adenocarcinoma; his doctors say no further cancer treatment is needed and he is gradually resuming his duties.
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BBC News – World There were hundreds of arrests as protesters took to the streets in cities across France for the third weekend in a row.
NPR – World The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
BBC News – UK The 57-year-old crossed jungles and frozen seas before an emotional homecoming in Hull, northern England.
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