Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days after a medical check-up revealed a small, localized nodule on his lung. The pontiff stated the mass was caught early and is well-contained.
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By Rorey Bosotti Published 7 minutes ago Pope Leo XIV has announced he will be operated "in the coming days" after a lump was found on his lung during a medical check up.
"The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung," he told the public during his weekly Sunday prayers in St Peter's Square in Rome.
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