BackPope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV announced a lung nodule was found during Sunday prayer and will undergo surgery on Tuesday, following doctors' advice.
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Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that doctors had discovered a lung nodule during his routine noon prayer. He said he would follow medical advice and undergo surgery to remove the growth. The Pope confirmed that the procedure is scheduled for Tuesday at a hospital, though details of the facility were not disclosed. Vatican officials indicated that the Pope is in good health overall and that the operation is expected to be routine. The announcement was reported by CBS News on October 12, 2026. No further information about the size of the nodule or the expected recovery time was provided.
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