# Pope Leo to have lung surgery

> Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery a month before Argentina visit.
- Title: Pope Leo to have lung surgery · Buenos Aires Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/pope-leo-to-be-operated-on-for-lump-on-lung-one-month-before-visit.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-11T12:13:08+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, lung surgery, argentina, vatican, gemelli university hospital, pope's health, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery in Rome next week, one month before his Argentina trip.