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Pope Leo Undergoing Lung Surgery This Week
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will be hospitalized this week to undergo surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during routine medical examinations.
Pope Leo Undergoes Surgery for Lung Nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that doctors discovered a localized nodule on his lung during routine medical checks and scheduled surgical removal. The seventy-one-year-old pontiff described the nodule as well-defined and detected at an early stage. The surgery is planned for the coming days, marking the first significant health issue disclosed during his nearly eighteen-month papacy.
Pope Announces Lung Nodule Surgery This Week
Pope Leo XIV disclosed he has discovered a lung nodule and will undergo surgical removal in the coming days. The 87-year-old pontiff indicated the procedure is necessary and expects recovery within a week.