Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Removal Surgery
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung, which was recently discovered during medical checks. The nodule is described as being at an early and localized stage. The surgery…
Denver, CO, October 11, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to address a nodule discovered on his lung. The medical procedure is scheduled to take place at Gemelli hospital in Rome.
According to the announcement, the nodule was identified during recent medical examinations. It has been characterized as being in an early and localized stage, indicating that it has not spread.
The surgical intervention is anticipated to last for a period of approximately one week for recovery. Further details regarding the specific date of the surgery or the nature of the nodule beyond its early stage were not immediately provided.
Gemelli hospital in Rome is a well-known medical institution that has previously provided care for several pontiffs.
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