# Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove small lung growth

https://mins.news/en/video/95402

- France 24 English, 2026-10-11 15:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_mgwg7eToc

> Pope Leo said Sunday that doctors found a small growth on his lung during a recent check-up and that he will have surgery this week to remove it. It is the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s tenure.

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