# Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery

> Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery after doctors found a small nodule during recent checks.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV will have lung surgery after doctors found a small nodule during recent checks. Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/pope-leo-xiv-undergo-surgery-nodule-lung-1235641026
- Author: Daniel Kreps
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:35:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, lung nodule, surgery, vatican city, angelus prayer, medical examination
## Pope Leo XIV Announces Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected early in medical exams.

> Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung.
## Doctors Recommend Early Intervention
Doctors believe the nodule is best removed now due to its early stage and localized nature.

> It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene.
## Pope Thanks Followers for Prayers
Pope Leo XIV thanked the faithful for their spiritual closeness and entrusted himself to their prayers.

> I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected early in medical exams.