Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, as confirmed by multiple sources. The operation is scheduled for the coming days, with the Pope stating it was detected at an early stage.
The 71-year-old pontiff announced the procedure during his Sunday address in St Peter's Square, revealing the nodule was found during recent medical checks. Doctors have determined the intervention is necessary, and the operation is set for the first days of next week.
The surgery follows a routine health check-up and is expected to take about a week to recover. The Pope's health has been largely uneventful since becoming leader of the Catholic Church, and the procedure is considered a routine medical intervention.
The Pope's medical team has confirmed the nodule is well-localized and circumscribed, with no immediate concerns for his health or the Church's operations.