Pope Leo to undergo surgery for lung growth
Pope Leo has announced plans to undergo surgery this week after doctors discovered a small growth on his lung during a recent medical examination. The 71-year-old pontiff shared the news with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly Sunday prayer. He said doctors detected the growth at an early stage and described it as […]
Pope Leo XIV, 71, has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. According to the pontiff, doctors discovered the nodule during a recent medical examination. He shared the news with pilgrims in St Peter’s Square during his weekly Sunday prayer.
The nodule was detected at a very early stage and is described as well-defined and localized. According to Egypt Independent, most lung nodules are non-cancerous. The surgery is scheduled for early next week, and the pope is expected to spend a week in hospital recovering.
Pope Leo XIV is considered physically active, enjoying weekly tennis games and swimming at the summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. He has no previously known health problems. The pontiff is preparing for a major visit to Latin America from 6-17 November, where he will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
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