Politics · October 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
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Pope Leo XIV, the 71-year-old American pontiff, announced he will undergo surgery this week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a small, localized nodule from his lung. The nodule was detected during a routine check-up and is described as being at an early stage. Following a projected one-week recovery, the Pope intends to proceed with his scheduled November visits to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. Political leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have expressed support for the pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV, the 71-year-old American pontiff, announced he will undergo surgery this week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a small, localized nodule from his lung. The nodule was detected during a routine check-up and is described as being at an early stage. Following a projected one-week recovery, the Pope intends to proceed with his scheduled November visits to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. Political leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have expressed support for the pontiff.