From Vanity Fair · Chiara Pizzimenti · · 50s
Pope Leo XIV Announces Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week after doctors found a small nodule.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week after doctors found a small nodule. Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery this week after doctors discovered a small nodule during medical tests. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Pope Leo XIV Announces Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule discovered during medical tests.
“Recently, during some medical tests, doctors discovered a localized nodule in my lung”
Surgery Scheduled for This Week
The operation is scheduled for the first days of this week with a one-week recovery period.
“The operation is scheduled for the first days of this week and the estimated post-operative recovery time will be about one week”
Italian Prime Minister Offers Support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated solidarity with the Holy Father during his health ordeal.
“The serenity and calm with which he spoke about it during today's Angelus are a source of comfort to us”
Pope's Health Status
Pope Leo XIV has no known health problems and remains active since his election last year.
“The 71-year-old pope, who was born Robert Francis Prevost, has no known health problems and has remained active since he was elected last year”
The one thing
Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery this week after doctors discovered a small nodule during medical tests.
