Pope Leo XIV Will Undergo Surgery to Remove a Nodule on His Lung
Leo has no previously known health problems and is considered physically active, with weekly tennis games and swimming at the summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV will have surgery to remove a recently discovered nodular lesion on his lung.
- The nodule was found early, is localized, and is less than 3 centimeters.
- Surgery is scheduled for the coming days with an expected recovery time of one week.
- Leo plans to proceed with a significant trip to South America in November.
- The pontiff is physically active and has no previously known health problems.
- Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed support for the Pope.