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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:17:39 UTC.

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  1. Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule

  2. Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says

  3. Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

  4. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week

  5. Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

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

  7. Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung

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