What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule 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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