Pope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung

A newly discovered nodular lesion on the lung of Pope Leo XIV has prompted an upcoming surgical procedure, according to the Vatican. The pontiff confirmed the nodule was detected early and described as well-localized, offering reassurance about its containment. Surgery is set to take place in the coming days, with recovery expected to last about a week. The announcement follows recent medical evaluations conducted by Vatican officials.

Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the coming daysPope Leo XIV has said he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well localised. The Vatican later said Leo would undergo surgery in the first days of this week, with an expected recovery time of a week. Continue reading...