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Why clear Pope's diary until 20 Oct?
The Pope's diary being cleared until 20 October suggests a recovery period of about a week, aligning with the typical hospital stay after lung surgery. This allows for rest and initial recuperation before resuming even light duties. It also gives time for further test results to be processed.
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