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HealthPope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in Rome

The Vatican says 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a nodule found early in his left lung during a routine check-up. He is expected to remain in hospital for about a week, and audiences have been cancelled. It is unclear whether his November Latin America tour will change.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-12 19:06Original

Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in Rome
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in RomeHealth