Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung

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Thomas, R. (2026, October 11). Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-leo-surgery-lung-nodule-b3064755.html

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Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule that was recently discovered in an early stage during his Sunday noon blessing. The 71-year-old pope, who is physically active with weekly tennis games and swimming, did not provide further details about the surgery or its impact on his upcoming international trip scheduled for late November.

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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, underwent surgery on October 13 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant nodule from his lung. The procedure went smoothly, confirming he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Despite this health scare, doctors have given him the green light to proceed with his previously planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17. Pope Leo made the announcement during a Sunday prayer service on October 11, stating that he is in good health and looking forward to the trip "with great joy and enthusiasm." The Vatican press office confirmed on October 26 that no medical contraindications exist for his travel plans, which involve visits to ten cities across three countries. Leo has expressed gratitude for worldwide support during his recovery and remains committed to resuming his full schedule while adhering to medical recommendations. His trip will include stops in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco, and Pucallpa among others.

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Pope Leo XIV has said that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung. asserted

he → say → lung

The pope said it was found in an early stage and was "circumscribed." asserted

it → say → stage

He said surgery was scheduled in the coming days. asserted

surgery → say → days

The 71-year-old Leo made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing. asserted

Leo → make → blessing

No further details were immediately released. asserted

details → release → ?

The American pope has no previously known health problems and is known to be physically active, with weekly tennis games and swimming at the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. asserted

pope → have → Gandolfo

Leo has a major trip planned Nov. 6-17 to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. asserted

trip → have → Uruguay

It’s unclear whether the planned surgery and recovery would affect the itinerary. uncertain

surgery → ’ → itinerary