# Pope Leo XIV has successful lung surgery

https://mins.news/en/item/98500

- TASS, 2026-10-13 18:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2201599

> The Holy See Press Service said surgery to remove a nodule from Pope Leo XIV’s lung was completed successfully within the expected timeframe. He has returned to his room.

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