Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".
Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery in the coming days following the discovery of a lump on his lung during a routine medical examination. During his weekly Sunday prayers at St Peter's Square in Rome, the 71-year-old pontiff informed the public about the early, localized nodule found on his lung. The Pope's medical team believes the lump should be addressed through an operation, to which he has agreed.
Speaking through a spokesperson, the Holy See Press Office assured the media that the mass was contained and detected at an early stage. The scheduled date for the surgery is the first days of next week, and the Pope is expected to recover within about a week. This developing story will be further updated shortly, with a comprehensive version to be published as more information becomes available.
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