Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule found in his lung, assuring the faithful that it was detected at an early stage. Speaking during his weekly Angelus address at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, the 71-year-old pontiff said recent medical tests had revealed the lump. “During recent medical […] Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, stating it was detected at an early stage. During his weekly Angelus address, the pontiff assured the faithful of the timely detection. Doctors recommended the removal of the nodule, which is highly localized, and the Pope accepted their advice.
The Vatican press office reported that the surgery is scheduled for the coming days, and the Pope is expected to recover for about a week. Born in Chicago, Leo became the first American pope upon the death of Pope Francis in April 2025. Since taking office, he has addressed various global issues, including conflicts and artificial intelligence.
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