Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
- Discovered during recent medical examinations, the localized nodule is 'circumscribed' and well-contained; Leo described the finding during his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, noting doctors recommended immediate intervention.
- Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni stated the procedure is expected early next week, with an estimated one-week recovery period; officials have not released further medical details regarding the nodule's precise nature.
- Uncertainty surrounds the pontiff's planned November 6-17 diplomatic tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, as it remains unclear whether the surgery will force itinerary changes; the Vatican has not addressed potential impact.
- The 71-year-old Chicago-born pontiff maintains an active lifestyle with weekly tennis and swimming, contrasting sharply with his predecessor Pope Francis, who faced significant health challenges during his final years before dying at age 88.
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Church leaders and state officials from around the world prayed for Pope Leo XIV ahead of his lung nodule removal surgery.
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thealbertan.comPope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. The lesion was found at an early stage and is well-localized. Leo, who is 71 and physically…
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a small nodule from his lung after doctors discovered it during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff said it was detected at a very early stage. Leo announced the procedure Sunday during his prayer address to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. He said […]
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery "in the coming days" after doctors discovered a lump in his lung during a recent medical check-up. The Pope announced this himself during Sunday prayers in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
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