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The American pontiff, 71, said Sunday that recent medical checks led to the detection of the early-stage nodule. The procedure will take place in the coming days, he said.
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Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery this week to remove a nodule found in his lung, the Vatican says.
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a localized lung nodule. He said the small mass of dense tissue was detected "at a very early stage."
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung. The pope said it was found at an early stage.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule found on his lung
