Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
The Vatican said the 71-year-old pope will recover for about a week after surgery, leaving his November Latin America trip in doubt.
- On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lung lesion that doctors detected during recent medical examinations.
- Doctors discovered the growth at a very early stage; Leo described it as "well contained" and "circumscribed," prompting physicians to advise surgical intervention in the coming days.
- Known for an active lifestyle, the American pope enjoys weekly tennis and swimming at Castel Gandolfo; Vatican officials expect his recovery to take about one week.
- Leo has a major trip scheduled for Nov. 6–17 to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, though it remains unclear whether the surgery will affect these travel plans.
- Surgeons have scheduled the operation for the next few days; the pontiff, who has no previously known health problems, decided to proceed following his physicians' specific advice.
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Pope Leon XIV announced on Sunday, October 11, that he would undergo surgery, after the doctors discovered a node in his lung. Sovereign Pontif, 71 years old, made the announcement to the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square in the Vatican during Angelus' prayer. According to doctors, the node was discovered at an early stage and is well located. The operation is scheduled for the beginning of next week.
Pope Leo to be operated on for lump on lung, one month before visit
Pope Leo XIV announces he will have an operation to remove "a nodule" on his lung "in the coming days"; No news as to whether the surgery will impact his upcoming tour to South America, which includes three days in Argentina. Leer más
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would have surgery "in the next few days" of a nodule "limited to the lung" and having been detected "at a very early stage".
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