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Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery

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Pope Leo XIV scheduled surgery to remove a lung nodule detected during a health check. The 71-year-old pontiff will undergo the procedure this week, marking his first major health concern.

Leo announced the surgery on Oct 11, stating the nodule was 'well-contained' and detected at an early stage. The Vatican expects a week-long recovery, with no immediate details on the nodule's nature.

The surgery follows a routine health check-up and does not indicate a serious health issue. The Vatican did not confirm if the nodule is malignant, though it is a small, localized lesion.

The pope's health remains stable, with no signs of distress. The Vatican has not provided further details on the nodule's status or the surgery's specifics.

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  1. the-hill — Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung ·
  2. aljazeera — Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung ·
  3. straits-times — Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung ·

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