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Pope Leo: I will undergo surgery soon to remove nodule in my lung

Pope Leo: I will undergo surgery soon to remove nodule in my lung

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV reveals that he is set to undergo surgery to remove a “localized nodule in my lung,” noting that it is at “a very early stage and is well-localized.” The operation will take place in the coming days at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Read all