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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Suha Kidwai

King Charles to write to Pope Leo after the pontiff’s lung cancer diagnosis

The King will write privately to the Pope to pass on his well-wishes after the pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer, the Press Association understands.

Pope Leo XIV’s condition was confirmed on Tuesday after the Vatican said he had undergone a “successful” planned surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

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