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Pope appears in first photo since surgery and lung cancer diagnosis

The pope has been photographed for the first time since undergoing surgery and receiving a cancer diagnosis. The pontiff underwent the operation on Tuesday at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and was subsequently diagnosed with lung cancer, according to the report.

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Pope appears in first photo since surgery and lung cancer diagnosis
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What to know

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    The pope underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Tuesday and was diagnosed with lung cancer afterward.

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    He has been photographed for the first time since the surgery and cancer diagnosis.

Why it matters

The photograph’s relevance lies in its timing after the pope’s surgery and lung cancer diagnosis.

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