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Pope Francis was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, according to a Vatican statement; Doctors already suspected cancer before surgery.
Meanwhile, the TSE judges cases about electoral propaganda by Flávio Dino and Lula, authorizing 'Lula's Army' but suspending the channel for 48 hours, and the MDB is divided in the second round of the municipal elections, with 16 directorates supporting Flávio and 10 staying with Lula.

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Why It Matters

Pope Francis, 88, underwent tests that indicated suspected lung cancer before scheduled surgery. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma. In Brazil, the TSE is analyzing allegations of irregularities in the electoral propaganda of candidates Flávio Dino and Lula in the 2024 municipal elections, while the MDB faces an internal split in the second round.

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Pope has lung adenocarcinoma: understand what it is and how treatment occurs

Doctors already suspected cancer before the surgery; read the Vatican's statement in FULL

WATCH: TSE judges cases about Flávio and Lula propaganda

Nunes Marques authorizes 'Lula's Army', but suspends channel for 48 hours citing electoral law

The 'Tropa do Flávio' channel on WhatsApp was also not registered with the TSE; campaign placed order today

MDB splits in the 2nd round: 16 directories support Flávio and 10 stay with Lula

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The Vaticão will release more details about Pope Francis' treatment in the coming days.
Likely · Within days
The TSE is expected to judge the appeals related to the cases of Flávio Dino and Lula after the 48-hour suspension of the channel 'Exército do Lula'.
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

What is the stage of Pope Francis' adenocarcinoma?
What will be the specific treatment and its prognosis?
What evidence is presented in the TSE proceedings against Flávio Dino and Lula?
How will the division of the MDB affect the results in the second round in the cities in dispute?