From Buenos Aires Times · · 40s
Pope Leo to have lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery a month before Argentina visit.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery a month before Argentina visit. Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery in Rome next week, one month before his Argentina trip. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV announced he will have lung surgery in the coming days.
“During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localised”
Operation details
The surgery will take place at Gemelli University hospital in Rome with one-week recovery expected.
Upcoming schedule
Pope Leo XIV is next scheduled to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru between November 6 and 17.
The takeaway
Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery in Rome next week, one month before his Argentina trip.
