Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung nodule surgery in coming days
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The 71-year-old pope announced he will have surgery this week after a small, early-stage lung nodule was found during a medical check.
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small lung nodule detected at a very early stage during recent medical checks. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
The 71-year-old pontiff made the announcement after the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square, adding that doctors advised intervention and the procedure is already scheduled. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed support, while the Vatican said about a week of recovery is expected; the pope’s November trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru may be affected. [4] [5]
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