Pope Leo will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.
Pope Leo XIV, 71, has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule that was detected at a very early stage. According to The Korea Times, the nodule was found during medical checks and is described as "circumscribed" or well-localized.
The surgery is expected to take place in the first days of the week, with a recovery time of about a week, as per The Korea Times. The pope made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing, thanking the crowd for their closeness and entrusting himself to their prayers.
The Korea Times also reports that Pope Leo has no previously known health problems and is considered physically active. He has a major trip planned to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17.
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