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Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery ahead of major South America trip in November

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Singh, R. (2026, October 11). Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery ahead of major South America trip in November. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-lung-surgery-ahead-of-major-south-america-trip-in-november/articleshow/134870233.cms

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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week to remove a small nodule discovered in his lung during a routine medical examination. The 71-year-old pope is expected to recover for about a week following the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Despite the upcoming surgery, Pope Leo intends to proceed with a major trip to South America from November 6 to 17, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
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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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Argentina Castel Gandolfo Rome Uruguay Vatican

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Leo PERSON · 5× Francis PERSON · 3× Argentina GPE · 1× Castel Gandolfo GPE · 1× Leo XIV PERSON · 1× Peru GPE · 1× Rome GPE · 1× Uruguay GPE · 1× Vatican ORG · 1×

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The pope said the abnormality had been detected at an early stage and was localised, adding that he had decided to proceed with surgery on medical advice. In remarks delivered in Italian, Leo said, “doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung.
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Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery ahead of major South America trip in November · assertive framing

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Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule from his lung, which doctors discovered during a recent medical examination. asserted
doctors → set → examination
The Vatican said on Sunday that the procedure was scheduled for the first few days of the week, with the 71-year-old pontiff expected to take about a week to recover. asserted
pontiff → say → week
Addressing the public during his traditional Sunday noon blessing, Leo thanked those who had expressed concern and asked them to keep him in their prayers. asserted
who → address → prayers
The pope said the abnormality had been detected at an early stage and was localised, adding that he had decided to proceed with surgery on medical advice. In remarks delivered in Italian, Leo said, “doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. asserted
doctors → say → lung
It was detected at a very early stage and is circumscribed. asserted
It → detect → stage
The doctors believe it’s best to take action, so, following their advice, I’ve decided to have surgery to remove it. asserted
I → believe → it
" “The surgery is already scheduled for the coming days. asserted
surgery → schedule → days
Thank you for your spiritual support, and I entrust myself to your prayers,” he said. asserted
he → thank → prayers
The pontiff is expected to undergo the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital, a facility that has treated several popes, including his predecessor, Pope Francis. asserted
that → expect → predecessor
The hospital has a dedicated apartment for pontiffs. asserted
hospital → have → pontiffs
Leo has no previously known health problems and is regarded as physically active. asserted
Leo → have → problems
His routine has included weekly tennis sessions and swimming at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. asserted
routine → include → Gandolfo
The planned surgery comes ahead of a major overseas trip scheduled for November 6 to 17, during which Leo is expected to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. asserted
Leo → plan → Uruguay
It remains unclear whether the procedure and recovery period will affect his travel plans. uncertain
procedure → remain → plans
However, he indicated during his Sunday remarks that he intended to proceed with the trip. asserted
he → indicate → trip
Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, died on April 21, 2025, following a stroke after a prolonged hospital stay that began with a respiratory crisis and developed into double pneumonia. asserted
that → die → pneumonia
Francis had suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was a young man. asserted
he → suffer → lung
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