Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule. Read more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule.
- The operation is scheduled for the coming days, with a week of hospitalization anticipated.
- The nodule was identified early and is well-localized, with its growth controlled.
- The Vatican has not yet specified if the nodule is benign or malignant.
- Pope Leo XIV intends to proceed with his apostolic trip to Latin America from November 6-17.
- Catholic leaders in Brazil and the Italian political class have sent messages of support and solidarity.