Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery this week to remove a nodule in his lung.
In a rare move, the pontiff announced the news himself.
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Pope Leo announces lung surgery in rare move for pontiff
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Read the full report at CBS NewsPope Leo XIV revealed the discovery of a lung nodule during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to have it removed.
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