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Holy See

jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome and the sovereign entity presiding over Vatican City

The Holy See, also called the See of Rome, the Petrine See or the Apostolic See, is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City. It encompasses the office of the pope as the bishop of the apostolic episcopal see of Rome, and serves as the spiritual and administrative authority of the worldwide Catholic Church and Vatican City.

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  1. Oct 15
    Pope Leo XIV Draws Support
    Left & CenterThey said his operated lung was recovering well, and the Vatican said he was mobile and working from the hospital while his public schedule is canceled through Oct. 20.
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  2. Oct 14
    Pope Leo XIV Recovering As Expected
    BalancedThe Vatican said doctors had suspected the diagnosis before the operation, then confirmed it through tissue testing during the procedure.
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  3. Oct 13
    Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer
    BalancedThe Vatican said the operation was successful, with no complications, and Leo awoke normally before returning to his hospital room.
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  4. Oct 12
    Pope Leo To Enter Hospital Tuesday
    BalancedThe Vatican said the nodule was detected during routine medical tests, not after a specific health problem.
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  5. Oct 11
    Pope Leo XIV Plans Lung Surgery
    BalancedThe Vatican said surgery was set for the first days of the week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with about a week of recovery expected.
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