Pope Leo XIV was recently diagnosed with lung cancer after a growth was found - but he's since had surgery, as confirmed by the Vatican.

The 71-year-old underwent surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung earlier today.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says a lot of messages of solidarity and prayers have been shared since the diagnosis was revealed. 

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Pope Leo XIV was recently diagnosed with lung cancer after a growth was found - but he's since had surgery, as confirmed by the Vatican.
The 71-year-old underwent surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung earlier today.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says a lot of messages of solidarity and prayers have been shared since the diagnosis was revealed.&nbsp;
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Pope Leo XIV undergoing surgery

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A surgeon says Pope Leo's future looks positive - once he recovers from lung cancer surgery to remove a small growth and part of his right lung. 

Rush University thoracic surgeon Nicole Geissen says the 71-year-old is unlikely to face ongoing impacts.

"Most patients, once they recover from surgery, pain-wise, and they're back to full functionality, don't notice that that part of their lung is missing."

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A surgeon says Pope Leo's future looks positive - once he recovers from lung cancer surgery to remove a small growth and part of his right lung.&nbsp;
Rush University thoracic surgeon Nicole Geissen says the 71-year-old is unlikely to face ongoing impacts.
"Most patients, once they recover from surgery, pain-wise, and they're back to full functionality, don't notice that that part of their lung is missing."
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Nicole Geissen: Rush University thoracic surgeon on Pope Leo XIV undergoing lung cancer surgery

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A victims' advocate says she's furious MPs from the Greens and Te Pāti Māori had a photo op with the Mongrel Mob.

The Greens' Huhana Lyndon and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara and Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke posed with gang boss, Harry Tam, surrounded by paraphernalia.

The Greens' leaders aren't apologising - saying engagement is better than radicalising people by pushing them away.

Claire Buckley claims they'd rather engage with the Mob than their victims. 

"No wonder gang recruitment is up when you get this kind of legitimisation from politicians." 

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A victims' advocate says she's furious MPs from the Greens and Te Pāti Māori had a photo op with the Mongrel Mob.
The Greens' Huhana Lyndon and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara and Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke posed with gang boss, Harry Tam, surrounded by paraphernalia.
The Greens' leaders aren't apologising - saying engagement is better than radicalising people by pushing them away.
Claire Buckley claims they'd rather engage with the Mob than their victims.&nbsp;
"No wonder gang recruitment is up when you get this kind of legitimisation from politicians."&nbsp;
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Claire Buckley: independent victims' advocate on Te Pāti Māori and Green MPs reportedly meeting with Mongrel Mob

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National's taking aim at clogged suburban streets with a pledge to reverse a ban on requiring car parking spaces for new builds. 

Councils will be able to require parking spaces in suburban areas outside city centres, and areas without rapid or frequent transport. 

The plan was unveiled as part of its Auckland policy - aiming to tackle crime, build infrastructure and support economic growth.

NZ Herald political editor unpacked the reactions to this announcement.

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National's taking aim at clogged suburban streets with a pledge to reverse a ban on requiring car parking spaces for new builds.&nbsp;
Councils will be able to require parking spaces in suburban areas outside city centres, and areas without rapid or frequent transport.&nbsp;
The plan was unveiled as part of its Auckland policy - aiming to tackle crime, build infrastructure and support economic growth.
NZ Herald political editor unpacked the reactions to this announcement.
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on National looking to scrap ban on car parking requirements

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Pope Leo XIV undergoing surgery

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