Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery to remove nodule

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Pope Leo XIV, 71, announced Sunday he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion found on his lung during recent medical checks.

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung discovered during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing at St. Peter's Square. He said the lesion was found at an early stage and is 'circumscribed', or well-localized.

The Vatican said Leo would undergo surgery in the first days of the week, with an expected recovery time of approximately one week. In his remarks, delivered in Italian, the pope said: 'During a recent medical check, doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is circumscribed. The doctors believe it's best to take action, so, following their advice, I've decided to have surgery to remove it.'

Leo has no previously known health problems and is considered physically active, with weekly tennis games and swimming at the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. He has a major trip planned to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6-17 November. It remains unclear whether the planned surgery and recovery will affect that itinerary, though Leo said he planned to proceed with the trip.

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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lungPope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung.Clickorlando · 11 Oct, 11:20
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lungPope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung.News4Jax · 11 Oct, 11:20

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