IrelandPope Leo XIV, who underwent lung cancer surgery on 13 October, attended his first general audience since the procedure on 21 October. The 71-year-old pontiff waved and spoke to crowds from his popemobile in St Peter's Square, though he did not explicitly mention his health during the event. He was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer, raising concerns about the future of his papacy. His doctors confirmed the surgery was successful, but they have not disclosed details about the tumor's size or whether the cancer has spread. The Vatican has not announced any changes to the pope's upcoming international trip to South America, though there are indications he might need to modify his schedule to allow for proper recovery.
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Why objectivity (95): The tone is highly neutral and journalistic. It reports facts, quotes, and crowd reactions without injecting editorial opinion or emotional adjectives beyond describing the physical actions of the subjects (waving, smiling).
