# Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery went well, Vatican says

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- Reuters, 2026-10-13 18:25 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/surgery-pope-leos-lung-nodule-went-well-vatican-says-2026-10-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ace778776e0550001f0d230

> Pope Leo underwent surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove a small growth on one lung. The procedure went well and as expected, the Vatican said.

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