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title: Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery
url: https://www.faithfulnews.com/en/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-lung-surgery
published: 2026-10-14T15:49:08+00:00
language: en
section: World Church
source: https://www.vaticannews.va/ar/pope/news/2026-10/papa-leone-xiv-annuncio-operazione-nodulo-circoscritto-polmone.html
organizations: Vatican
publisher: FaithfulNews
---

# Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery

Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule. The nodule was discovered during recent medical examinations. Doctors determined that surgical intervention is appropriate. The Pope stated that the nodule was detected at a very early stage. He also noted that the nodule is clearly defined in its location. The Pope thanked the faithful for their spiritual closeness.

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