Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung
4 sources·Updated October 11, 2026

Pope Leo surgery
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- Irish Times World·2h agoPope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the growth was detected at an early stage and was well-contained, with recovery expected to take about a week
Read at Irish Times World → - ABC News Top·2h agoPope Leo to undergo surgery after nodule discovered on his lung, he says
Pope Leo is scheduled undergo surgery in "the next few days."
Read at ABC News Top → - Irish Examiner World·3h agoPope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung
The Pope has no previously known health problems and is known to be physically active
Read at Irish Examiner World → - Sky News Home·4h agoPope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung
Pope Leo has announced he is to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.
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