🔴Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule

The Guardian reports: Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the coming days Pope Leo XIV has said he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well localised.

The story is also being covered by France 24.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pope Leo, Pope Leo XIV and Vatican.

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Key details

Location

France · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian and France 24

First reported

11 Oct 2026, 16:05 IST

Key names

Pope Leo, Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, Leo

Section

World

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• France 24🔴Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule 11 Oct, 16:05
• The GuardianPope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung 11 Oct, 17:25

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