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What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule

The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.

  • Pope Leo XIV, 71, to undergo lung nodule removal surgery
  • Surgery scheduled for early week, specific date undisclosed
  • Recovery expected to last about a week before Latin America visit

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