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⬤ HIGH 12 Oct 2026, 22:20 UTC

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week

Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.
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