# Pope to undergo surgery in coming days

> Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery as he opposes Fort Hood execution.
- Title: Pope to undergo surgery in coming days · Straight Arrow
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/pope-to-undergo-surgery-in-coming-days
- Published: 2026-10-11T18:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, vatican, usccb, nidal hasan, fort hood, dec 3 2026, lung nodule, surgery, news, politics, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.