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Pope to undergo surgery in coming days
Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery as he opposes Fort Hood execution.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery as he opposes Fort Hood execution. Pope Leo XIV will have surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected early while opposing the Dec 3, 2026 execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Pope Leo XIV announces surgery
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected at an early stage.
“The doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized”
USCCB offers prayers
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops posted a statement on X offering prayers for Pope Leo XIV's health.
“The bishops of the United States join with the faithful and all people of good will in praying for his good health”
No interim papal authority
Canon law does not provide for a temporary successor while the pope is under general anesthesia.
“Canon law assumes his full papal authority”
Pope opposes Fort Hood execution
Pope Leo XIV called capital punishment 'inadmissible' the day after the Pentagon announced Nidal Hasan's Dec 3, 2026 execution by firing squad.
“The pope called capital punishment 'inadmissible' and said it attacks the inviolability and dignity of the person”
Nidal Hasan background
Nidal Hasan was a former Army major convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood.
“Hasan, a former Army major, was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in a 2009 shooting at the military post”
Pope's stance on execution
Pope Leo XIV stated modern detention systems can protect the public and meet justice demands without taking away redemption possibilities.
“He said modern detention systems can protect the public and meet the demands of justice without taking away the possibility of redemption”
At a glance
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected early while opposing the Dec 3, 2026 execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad.
