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HealthPope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV said a recent medical check found a small, localised lung nodule at an early stage. Following doctors’ advice, he will have it removed in the first days of this week, with recovery expected to take a week.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-11 11:55Original

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung noduleHealth