Pope Leo to undergo surgery for growth on lung
The Pope says the small growth is ‘well-contained’ and was spotted early; recovery from surgery to take about a week, Vatican says
Pope Leo, aged 71, announced on Sunday that he would undergo surgery to remove a small growth detected on his lung during recent medical examinations. The growth, described as "well-contained" and spotted early, was found during a check-up. Pope Leo, elected in May 2025, said the operation was scheduled for the following few days.
A small lung nodule, while potentially benign in most cases, poses a higher risk with age and size. The Vatican press office expects the pope's recovery to take about a week. Despite this health scare, Pope Leo is set to embark on an 11-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17.
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