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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week to remove a small nodule discovered in his lung during a routine medical examination. The 71-year-old pope is expected to recover for about a week following the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Despite the upcoming surgery, Pope Leo intends to proceed with a major trip to South America from November 6 to 17, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-11,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule detected in his lung during recent medical checks. The nodule was found at an early stage and is described as "circumscribed" or well-localized, suggesting it is contained within a defined area. Pope Leo made this announcement during his weekly noon blessing from Saint Peter’s Square.
Doctors recommend surgery on medical advice, and the procedure is scheduled for the first few days of the week at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The recovery period is expected to be about one week. Pope Leo has no previously known health issues and is known for being physically active, playing tennis weekly and swimming regularly at his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.
The pope’s upcoming trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17 might be affected by the surgery and recovery period. However, Pope Leo expressed confidence that he will still proceed with the planned visit despite these medical developments.
Written for “Pope Leo Lung Surgery” on 2026-10-11,
grounded in this article and the 5 other(s) covering the same event.
Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule from his lung, which doctors discovered during a recent medical examination.
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doctors → set → examination
The Vatican said on Sunday that the procedure was scheduled for the first few days of the week, with the 71-year-old pontiff expected to take about a week to recover.
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pontiff → say → week
Addressing the public during his traditional Sunday noon blessing, Leo thanked those who had expressed concern and asked them to keep him in their prayers.
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The pope said the abnormality had been detected at an early stage and was localised, adding that he had decided to proceed with surgery on medical advice.
In remarks delivered in Italian, Leo said, “doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung.
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doctors → say → lung
It was detected at a very early stage and is circumscribed.
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The doctors believe it’s best to take action, so, following their advice, I’ve decided to have surgery to remove it.
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“The surgery is already scheduled for the coming days.
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Thank you for your spiritual support, and I entrust myself to your prayers,” he said.
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The pontiff is expected to undergo the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital, a facility that has treated several popes, including his predecessor, Pope Francis.
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The hospital has a dedicated apartment for pontiffs.
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Leo has no previously known health problems and is regarded as physically active.
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His routine has included weekly tennis sessions and swimming at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo.
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The planned surgery comes ahead of a major overseas trip scheduled for November 6 to 17, during which Leo is expected to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
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Leo → plan → Uruguay
It remains unclear whether the procedure and recovery period will affect his travel plans.
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However, he indicated during his Sunday remarks that he intended to proceed with the trip.
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Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, died on April 21, 2025, following a stroke after a prolonged hospital stay that began with a respiratory crisis and developed into double pneumonia.
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Francis had suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was a young man.
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