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UPDATED Oct 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM ET
Oct 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Pope Leo XIV expected to undergo lung surgery
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a lung nodule. Doctors anticipate a recovery of about seven days. The Vatican has not confirmed the operation date; the pope is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
WHERE: Rome, Italy
WHY: Reason not reported.
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