Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
Pope Leo XIV said he would undergo surgery after doctors found a "localized nodule" in his lung.
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Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
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Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".
Pope Leo announces medical update
Pope Leo XIV, 71, said he will have surgery this week to remove a nodule in his lung. Chris Livesay has the latest in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
The Vatican said Leo's expected recovery time from surgery would be a week.
What to know about Pope Leo’s lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday he will have surgery this week to remove an early-stage nodule on his lung.
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery After Nodule Found in Lung
"It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized," the pontiff said Sunday. "The doctors believe that it is best to intervene"