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Pope Leo leads Sunday prayer days after returning from cancer surgery

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What happened Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican after his lung cancer surgery sent shock waves through the Catholic church. Chris Livesay reports on what the pontiff had to say during his Sunday service.
The headline split CBS News frames it as "Pope Leo leads Sunday prayer days after returning from cancer surgery". ABC News frames it as "Pope Leo leads Vatican prayer, thanks hospital staff".
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CBS NewsNews report · Oct 19, 12:55 AM

Pope Leo leads Sunday prayer days after returning from cancer surgery

Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican after his lung cancer surgery sent shock waves through the Catholic church. Chris Livesay reports on what the pontiff had to say during his Sunday servi...

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New York Times WorldNews report · Oct 19, 2:49 AM

Pope Leo Addresses the Faithful a Day After Leaving the Hospital

“This experience has made me feel a special closeness to all those who are battling illness and infirmity,” he said, in his first public appearance since his lung surgery.

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ABC NewsNews report · Oct 18, 11:44 PM

Pope Leo leads Vatican prayer, thanks hospital staff

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer at the Vatican on Sunday.

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