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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Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will have to undergo surgery in the coming days after a nodule was discovered on his lung. He explained at the Vatican after the midday Angelus prayer that the nodule, confined to his lung, was discovered at a very early stage during a routine examination.
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Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he was going to be operated "in the next few days" of a nodule "circonscrit au lunge".
The Pope, 71 years old, indicated that the lesion was detected at an early stage and that it was "circumscribed" or localized.
Pope Leo XIV To Undergo Surgery After Announcing Health Issue
Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule from his lung. The 71-year-old pontiff shared the information with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square immediately after the traditional Angelus prayer. He stated that the nodule was identified during recent medical examinations at a very early […]
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