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Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung

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What happened

The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

Key facts

  • The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:32:23 UTC.

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  7. Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung

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