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Pope Leo to have lung nodule removed surgically this week

The 71-year-old pontiff announced the discovery himself after Sunday tests revealed the lung nodule; the first American pope is now less than 18 months into his controversial papacy.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPope Leo says tests found a nodule in his lung. He will have it removed surgically this week. The first American pope is seventy-one.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA routine procedure, and he announced it himself. That's a man who wants the world to know where he stands.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSurgery is surgery. We wish him a quick recovery.

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