Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 11, 2026Country: Vatican
Health
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung

Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, announced he will undergo surgery this week to remove a nodule found in his lung during a routine medical check-up. This is his first major health concern since becoming pope. The lump was detected during a medical examination, and surgery is scheduled to address this lung issue.

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