Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he is set to undergo surgery to remove a "localized nodule" found on his lung after it was recently discovered in medical checks. The Pope made the announcement in his Sunday noon blessing and is set to undergo surgery in the following days. He said: “Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, doctors found a localized nodule in my lung.
It was detected at a very early stage and is well localized. The doctors believe surgery is appropriate. Following their advice, I have therefore decided to undergo an operation to remove it.” Lung nodules are small clumps of cells in the lungs that are often detected during imaging tests.
According to the Mayo Clinic, most are non-cancerous and can be scar tissue from past lung infections. In a message of support, Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said: "I wish to express to the Holy Father my personal closeness and that of the Italian Government for the trial he is called to face in the coming days. "The serenity and tranquility with which he spoke of it in today’s Angelus reassure us.
I am certain that the Italian people too will not fail to offer their support and affection." This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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