Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung nodule surgery this week
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The 71-year-old pope will have surgery in Rome to remove an early-stage lung nodule, with a week of recovery expected.
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small lung nodule found at a very early stage during recent medical checks, his first major health issue since becoming pope in 2025. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
The procedure is scheduled at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with audiences cancelled until October 20 and about a week of inpatient recovery expected; the pontiff plans to proceed with his November 6-17 Latin America tour. [4] [6] [7]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed support, and the Argentine bishops’ conference called for prayers. [4] [5]
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