Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung nodule surgery
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Pope Leo XIV, 71, will have surgery in coming days to remove an early-stage lung nodule found during a check-up.
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule detected at a very early stage during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old pontiff said doctors advised intervention and the procedure is already scheduled. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
The Vatican said the operation will take place at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with about a week of recovery expected; audiences are cancelled until October 20. The pope has no known prior health issues and remains physically active. [4] [5] [6]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed support, and the Argentine bishops’ conference called for prayers. It is unclear whether the surgery will affect Leo’s planned November 6-17 Latin America tour. [4] [5] [6]
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