Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule in lung tissue. He shared the news about the finding after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. hnonline.sk ↗
According to the Pope's statement, doctors discovered the nodule at an early stage and it is located in a well-defined area. Leo XIV stated that the procedure will be aimed at removing it. Further details about the exact date of the operation or the hospital where it will take place have not yet been disclosed. TVN24.pl ↗
The Pope, who is 71 years old, shared the health information during the regular Sunday meeting with the faithful. His statement concerned a finding detected during a medical examination. He did not inform the public of any other health complications. Tagesspiegel ↗
The operation should take place in the coming days. The further course of the Pope's treatment and his work schedule after the procedure will depend on his health condition and the doctors' recommendations.
Pope Leo XIV Announces Surgery for Lung Nodule
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