What happened
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. The nodule was discovered during a recent medical examination, and doctors have recommended its removal. According to the pope, the nodule was detected at an early stage and is well-localized.
The Vatican has scheduled the operation to take place at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where the pope is expected to remain for approximately one week to recover. The pope has stated that he will follow his doctors' advice and undergo the surgery, which is planned for early this week.
Although the Vatican has not disclosed whether the nodule is cancerous, lung nodules can be either benign or cancerous. The pope has no known history of serious health problems and maintains an active lifestyle. His planned surgery comes less than a month before a scheduled trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, but the Vatican has not announced any changes to the itinerary.
