{ "id": 13705939, "title": "Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-will-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-on-his-lung", "topic": "health", "section": "Health & Medicine", "published": "2026-10-11T11:52:03.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Korea Times", "slug": "the-korea-times", "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261011/pope-leo-xiv-will-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-on-his-lung" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung, which was discovered during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff stated that the nodule was identified at an early stage and was contained or localized within his lung. The Vatican disclosed that the surgery would take place at the beginning of the week, with a projected recovery period of one week. During his Sunday noon address, Leo expressed gratitude to the congregation for their support and entrusted his well-being to their prayers. Lung nodules are small abnormal areas, measuring less than 3 centimeters, that can appear on chest or abdominal CT scans, typically conducted for unrelated reasons such as trauma or infection. Leo, who has no prior known health issues, leads an active lifestyle, engaging in tennis and swimming activities at his papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo. The pontiff is scheduled for a major pilgrimage to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.", "summary": "VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well-localized. 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