Pope set for lung surgery

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Timothy McBride

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Pope Leo to have "nodule" removed from lung www.axios.com/2026/10/11/p...

Pope Leo to have "nodule" removed from lung

The first American pope, 71, is less than 18 months into his papacy.

www.axios.com

October 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM

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Rich Raho

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BREAKING from Pope Leo: “Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized.”

October 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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Rich Raho

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“The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.”

October 11, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Rich Raho

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Vatican sources say Pope’s surgery to remove lung nodule is scheduled early next week and recovery is expected to take one week.

October 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM

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Joshua McElwee

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Pope Leo said on Sunday ‌that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure.
For @reuters.com