International🌐 Available in EnglishOctober 11, 2026

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
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Pope Leo announced Sunday that doctors discovered a small lung growth during routine medical examinations, and he will undergo surgery this week for its removal. The health scare marks the first medical concern to affect the 71-year-old pontiff during his tenure.

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Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove ​it, in the ‌first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure. We discuss that with our correspondent Seema Gupta.

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