Summary
Pope Leo, the 71-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, was admitted to a hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth on his lung. The growth was found during a check-up and is believed to be contained and detected early, with the operation considered low risk.Key Facts
- Pope Leo is 71 years old and the first US-born pope.
- Doctors found a small lung nodule during a routine check-up.
- The pope has decided to have surgery to remove the growth based on medical advice.
- The operation is planned at Gemelli hospital in Rome, known for treating popes.
- All the pope’s appointments are canceled until October 20.
- The lung nodule will be tested to check if it is cancerous (malignant).
- Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the pope is calm and the discovery was unexpected.
- Pope Leo traveled recently to France and will visit South America in November.
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