Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery this week to remove a small lump found in his lung. The Vatican expects him to recover in about a week, and the pope said he still plans to travel to South America in November.Key Facts
- A nodular lesion (a small lump) was found in Pope Leo XIV’s lung during recent medical checks.
- The lesion was detected early and is limited in size.
- Doctors advised surgery to remove the lesion, which the pope agreed to.
- Surgery is expected to take place in the first days of the week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
- Recovery is expected to last about one week.
- Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old and has no previous major health problems.
- He is physically active and enjoys tennis and swimming.
- He has a planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, with uncertainty about how surgery might affect it.
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