Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery Next Week
Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, is scheduled to undergo lung surgery to remove a nodule that was discovered during a medical examination. The pontiff disclosed this finding during his weekly Angelus prayer at St Peter’s Square in Rome, stating that doctors had identified an early-stage growth in his lung and recommended an operation.
He accepted their advice to proceed with treatment. Matteo Bruni, spokesperson for the Holy See Press Office, confirmed that the procedure is set for the beginning of the following week.
The surgery will take place at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, which has a dedicated papal suite for pontiffs requiring hospital care. Pope Leo expressed gratitude to those who have offered support and prayers, assuring worshippers that the condition was detected early.
He is expected to spend approximately one week recovering from the surgery. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, became the first American pope when he succeeded Pope Francis in 2025.
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