# What to know about Pope Leo’s lung surgery

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- NBC News, 2026-10-11 16:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pope-leo-lung-surgery-nodule-what-to-know-rcna602760

> Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove an early-stage lung nodule.

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