Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

What to know about Pope Leo’s upcoming lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo XIV's lung nodule was detected at a very early stage. Here's what to know about his surgery on Tuesday and his prognosis.

Pope Leo XIV to be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule.

Pope to enter hospital on Tuesday for lung operation

Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning for an operation to remove a lump from his lung, the Vatican said. The 71-year-old Leo announced on Sunday that he would undergo an operation “in the coming days”. The surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule, a small growth of tissue in the lung, will mark the pope’s first hospitalisation since he became head of the 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, 2025. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told…

Pope Leo To Spend A Week In Hospital Following Lung Procedure

The Vatican said its operations would continue normally during the pope’s hospital stay, but decisions requiring his signature would be delayed.

What is a lung nodule? The lesion sending Pope Leo into surgery this week

Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule found during routine checks. Learn more about lung nodule causes, risks and treatments.

What to know about Pope Leo's planned lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation this week to remove "a localized nodule" in his lung that was "detected at a very early stage." It is the first medical event of his 17-month papacy.