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Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lump on lung

Deutsche Welle Sunday 11 October 2026, 11:49 UTC 1 min read
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ReligionVatican Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lump on lung October 11, 2026Advertisement Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a lump on his lung. "During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localised," the 71-year-old said during his weekly address in St Peter's Square in the Vatican.

ReligionVatican Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lump on lung October 11, 2026Advertisement Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a lump on his lung. "During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localised," the 71-year-old said during his weekly address in St Peter's Square in the Vatican. "The doctors believe it would be right to intervene and so, following their advice, I have decided to have the operation to remove it. The operation is already planned in the coming days," he added. This is a developing story, more to follow… Edited by: Wesley Rahn
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