Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lung nodule discovered

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During his weekly Sunday service at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV revealed that doctors detected a small growth on his lung during a routine checkup. “Doctors found a localized nodule in my lung," the pontiff said. "It was detected at a very early stage and is well contained. The doctors believe it is advisable to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it." Though the Vatican did not specify exactly when the Pope’s surgery will take place – just in the coming days – a Reuters correspondent suggested it could be Monday or Tuesday, with an anticipated week of recovery before a planned trip to South America in November. Pilgrims visiting Vatican City Sunday sent the Catholic Church head their thoughts and prayers ahead of his operation, also expressing surprise given his age and how recently he was appointed. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12099007/pope-leo-xiv-surgery-nodule-lung/ Subscribe to Global News Chan

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