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Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV scheduled for lung surgery in days.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV scheduled for lung surgery in days. Pope Leo XIV will have surgery to remove a lung nodule found early in his health checks. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Pope Leo XIV announces lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV said he would have surgery in coming days for a lung nodule found at a very early stage.
“During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localized”
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery
The 71-year-old pope confirmed doctors advised intervention for the lung nodule, planning surgery in the coming days.
Surgery at Gemelli hospital
The operation will take place at Gemelli hospital in Rome, which has frequently treated popes since John Paul II.
Recovery timeline
Pope Leo XIV expects a one-week recovery period after the surgery, with no impact on his international travel schedule.
International reactions
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed personal closeness and reassurance, while Ukraine's president wished a swift recovery.
Upcoming trips
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru between November 6 and 17, unaffected by surgery.
The big picture
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery to remove a lung nodule found early in his health checks.
