Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
- Discovered during recent medical examinations, the localized nodule is 'circumscribed' and well-contained; Leo described the finding during his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, noting doctors recommended immediate intervention.
- Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni stated the procedure is expected early next week, with an estimated one-week recovery period; officials have not released further medical details regarding the nodule's precise nature.
- Uncertainty surrounds the pontiff's planned November 6-17 diplomatic tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, as it remains unclear whether the surgery will force itinerary changes; the Vatican has not addressed potential impact.
- The 71-year-old Chicago-born pontiff maintains an active lifestyle with weekly tennis and swimming, contrasting sharply with his predecessor Pope Francis, who faced significant health challenges during his final years before dying at age 88.
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Pope Leo Heads To Hospital Tuesday For Lung Surgery - American Liberty News
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday, Oct. 13, ahead of surgery to remove a nodule from his lung, the Vatican announced Monday. The 71-year-old pontiff revealed the discovery Sunday, telling the faithful that doctors had identified the nodule during recent medical examinations. The procedure will take place at Rome’s Gemelli […]
Pope Leo XIV Faces Lung Surgery After Doctors Discover Unexpected Lung Nodule - Charisma Magazine Online
A sudden health development at the Vatican is putting Pope Leo XIV’s condition under a microscope as the pontiff prepares for lung surgery following the discovery of a mysterious nodule. According to The Associated Press, the 71-year-old pope is scheduled to enter Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13, after doctors discovered a small, localized […]
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…
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