Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure. We discuss that with our correspondent Seema Gupta.
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday, October 11, that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule discovered in his lung during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff shared the news with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square following the Angelus prayer. He stated that the abnormality was detected at an early stage and was well-localized, leading doctors to recommend surgical intervention.
The Vatican has not disclosed whether the nodule is benign or malignant, and no cancer diagnosis has been announced. While the Pope addressed the health matter directly, ABC News AU noted he is scheduled for an 11-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.
According to Euro Weekly News, Vatican sources indicate the Pope is expected to remain in the hospital for approximately one week following the procedure. France 24 described the news as the first health scare of the pontiff's tenure.
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