Pope Leo health update: Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule this week. What is it? Check
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

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- Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung.
- Pope Leo to have "nodule" removed from lung.
- Pope Leo to undergo surgery within days as tests reveal lesion on lung.
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All 99 sources- france24.com (FR)F(france24.com (FR)Center
What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week
- CBS NewsCNCBS NewsLeft
As Pope Leo XIV prepares to have lung nodule removed, lung health and screening get the spotlight
- Al JazeeraAJ
Al JazeeraCenterPope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome
- Inquirer.net (PH)I(Inquirer.net (PH)Center
CBCP urges prayers for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery
- BABuenos Aires HeraldCenter
Pope Leo XIV is undergoing surgery: Is his Argentina visit at risk?
- Legit.ng (NG)L(Legit.ng (NG)Center
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery: 5 Important Things to Know about His Health Condition
- ColombiaOne.comCColombiaOne.comCenter
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery for Lung Nodule Tuesday
- OOncodailyCenter
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery to Remove Early-Detected Lung Nodule
- GNGlobal News (CA)Center
Pope Leo XIV planned surgery to remove lung ‘nodule’ – what to know
- NBC (NA)N(NBC (NA)Center
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery: What We Know
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