Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports and Dr. David Jones, chief of thoracic s
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports and Dr. David Jones, chief of thoracic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has medical analysis.More Featured Political NewsIran War LatestNFL ScoresCollege Football Rankings Follow Us On YouTubeFacebookInstagramX Privacy Privacy PolicyCalifornia NoticeYour Privacy ChoicesTerms of UseMinors' Privacy Policy More from CBS News NewslettersPodcastsDownload Our AppBrand StudioSitemap Company About ParamountAdvertise With ParamountJoin Our Talent CommunityHelpFeedbackContact the Ombudsman
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Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
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Pope to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery
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Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery
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