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Pope Leo to undergo surgery for lung nodule

Pope Leo, 71, is to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule that was found at an early stage and described as small and well-localized. The Vatican said his expected recovery time is one week.
WHO: Pope Leo
WHAT: Pope Leo is to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.
WHEN: Reported Oct 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: Reason not reported.
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