Pope Leo’s Lung Nodule Surgery

Chronology

1. 11-10-2026
   Pope Leo Faces First Major Health Scare

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   Pope Leo XIV, 71, has announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small, well-localized lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. He said it was detected at a very early stage and that he agreed to the operation on doctors’ advice. The Vatican…
2. 12-10-2026
   Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery

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   Pope Leo XIV, 71, plans to undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a small, localized lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. Doctors reportedly found it at an early stage and recommended the operation; the procedure is expected under general anesthesia,…