Pope Leo XIV to Have Surgery for Small Lung Nodule

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What did Leo do before discussing his operation?

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   1. He canceled the conference.
   2. He thanked people for their support and prayers.
   3. He visited Gemelli Hospital.
   4. He described the operation's exact time.
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   Answer

   He thanked people for their support and prayers.

   The narration says he thanked people for their support and prayers.

   The 71-year-old pope thanked people for their support and prayers.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   Where is the hospital named in the report?

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   1. Vatican City
   2. Milan
   3. Rome
   4. Wednesday
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   Rome

   Gemelli Hospital is identified as being in Rome.

   The pope is expected to have the surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   What may happen to Leo's Wednesday plans?

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   1. He may miss the closing Mass.
   2. He may move the hospital to Vatican City.
   3. He may extend the conference.
   4. He may announce a new pope.
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   He may miss the closing Mass.

   The report says recovery may cause him to miss the closing Mass.

   Because of this, he may miss the closing Mass on Wednesday for a weeklong conference about family ministry.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   Why can doctors have difficulty judging some nodules?

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   1. The images are taken after recovery.
   2. Different nodules can look similar.
   3. The hospital lacks medical images.
   4. Nodules always disappear quickly.
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   Answer

   Different nodules can look similar.

   Healthy and cancerous nodules can appear similar in medical images.

   However, healthy and cancerous nodules can look similar in medical images.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   What information will likely come later?

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   1. Details about his recovery and schedule
   2. The pope's age and title
   3. The location of Vatican City
   4. The meaning of Sunday blessing
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   Answer

   Details about his recovery and schedule

   The report says more details are expected after the operation.

   Further information about his recovery and public schedule is expected after the operation.

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