Pope Leo’s lung surgery successful — Vatican
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, 71, has successfully undergone surgery in Rome to remove a lung nodule discovered during a routine check-up. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-leos-lung-surgery-successful-vatican/
Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent lung surgery at a Roman hospital to remove a small nodule, according to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff, who entered the hospital the day before the procedure, appeared relaxed on Monday. The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that the surgery was completed as planned. Leo, the first American pope, has been in good health, though routine checks revealed the nodule, which resembles a coin on an X-ray.
The Vatican has not disclosed further details about the pope's condition or expected recovery period. The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, noted that Leo had been calm about his health during their meeting on Monday.
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