Pope plans lung nodule surgery

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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.

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October 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM

Handelsblatt

Vatican: Pope operated on for a lung nodule

For a year and a half, Leo XIV has led the Catholic Church. Until now, he was considered fit. Now he unexpectedly announces that he must undergo a procedure. How is he doing?

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Vatican: A lung nodule – the pope must undergo surgery

Since May last year, Leo XIV has led the Catholic Church. During the Sunday prayer, he announces to everyone's surprise that he must undergo surgery.

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Gazeta Wyborcza

Vatican: Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery. A lump detected in his lung

On Sunday, October 11, the pope Leo XIV told the faithful that doctors detected a lump in his lung. He added that in the coming days he would undergo surgery to remove it.

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The Sidney Morning Herald

Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung

The 71-year-old pontiff will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung.

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Pope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung

Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the coming days Pope Leo XIV has said he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well localised. The Vatican later said Leo would undergo surgery in the first days of this week, with an expected recovery time of a week. Continue reading. . .

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Le Monde

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Le pape annonce qu’il sera opéré dans les prochains jours

Léon XIV a fait cette annonce lors de la prière de l’Angélus. L’intervention, « programmée dans les prochains jours », visera à retirer un nodule « circonscrit au poumon » détecté lors de récents examens de santé.

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October 11, 2026 at 11:55 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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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.
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Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

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 ...

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October 11, 2026 at 11:38 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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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

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Early next week: nodules in the lung – the Pope must undergo surgery

During the midday prayer before tens of thousands of pilgrims, the Pope surprised everyone with a personal message: nodules had been detected in his lungs. Doctors urged a prompt operation.

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Pope Leo: Doctors found a small nodule in his lung: "The operation is already scheduled"

Pope Leo announced on Sunday that doctors had detected a small nodule in his lung during a recent medical check-up and that he will undergo surgery this week to remove it, Reuters reports. This is the first health issue to arise during the pontificate of the 71-year-old pope.

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