Pope Leo XIV has a lung nodule and will undergo surgery
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TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV has a lung nodule that requires surgical removal.
- The nodule was detected in an early stage and is described as well-controlled.
- The surgery is scheduled for this week at Hospital Agostino Gemelli in Rome.
- A recovery period of about one week is expected.
- Pope Leo XIV's international trip to South America from November 6-17 is still confirmed.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity and support for the Pope.