{ "id": 13709363, "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-13709363", "topic": "health", "section": "Health & Medicine", "published": "2026-10-11T12:12:03.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Korea Times", "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes", "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, the 71-year-old pontiff, disclosed on Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the forthcoming days to remove a small nodule on his lung, which was detected during routine medical examinations. The Vatican reported that the lesion, found at an early stage, was \"circumscribed\" or well-localized. The American pontiff revealed the news during his Sunday noon blessing, expressing gratitude to the congregation for their support and entrusting his well-being to their prayers.\n\nA lung nodule is characterized as a small abnormal area, measuring under 3 centimeters, that may appear on a CT scan of the chest or abdomen, as per the American Cancer Society. These scans are typically performed to investigate trauma or a lung infection, distinct from a lung cancer screening. Pope Leo XIV, who has no known previous health issues, maintains an active lifestyle with weekly tennis games and swimming sessions at the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.\n\nThe pontiff is scheduled for a major trip from November 6-17 to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.", "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. The Vatican later said Leo would undergo surgery in the first days of the week, with an expected recovery time…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 15, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Sky News", "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-in-coming-days-after-nodule-discovered-on", "published": "2026-10-11T10:25:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "France 24", "title": "🔴Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-says-will-undergo-surgery-for-early-stage-lung-nodule", "published": "2026-10-11T10:35:34.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Le Monde English", "title": "Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery to remove nodule in lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-says-he-will-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-in-lung", "published": "2026-10-11T10:36:16.000Z" }, { "outlet": "RTE News", "title": "Pope to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-to-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-on-lung", "published": "2026-10-11T10:40:23.000Z" }, { "outlet": "South China Morning Post", "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung", "published": "2026-10-11T10:58:17.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Euronews", "title": "Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-to-have-surgery-in-coming-days-to-remove-nodule-in-lung", "published": "2026-10-11T11:02:20.000Z" }, { "outlet": "BBC World", "title": "Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-have-surgery-after-lump-found-on-lung", "published": "2026-10-11T11:06:02.000Z" }, { "outlet": "SABC News", "title": "Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-says-he-will-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung", "published": "2026-10-11T11:12:14.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Malay Mail", "title": "Pope Leo XIV announces surgery in coming days after lung nodule detected", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-announces-surgery-in-coming-days-after-lung-nodule", "published": "2026-10-11T11:22:32.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Channel News Asia", "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-13706316", "published": "2026-10-11T11:28:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "ABC News (US)", "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodule discovered on his lung, he says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-after-nodule-discovered-on-his-lung-he", "published": "2026-10-11T11:32:55.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Korea Times", "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", "published": "2026-10-11T11:52:03.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald", "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-13710911", "published": "2026-10-11T12:01:55.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Age", "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-13710949", "published": "2026-10-11T12:01:55.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }