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Pope Leo to undergo lung surgery to remove small growth

Original: Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would b

Pope Leo told the public on Sunday that doctors detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check, and said he will undergo surgery this week to have it removed. No further details about his condition or the procedure have been released. The announcement has prompted widespread discussion and expressions of concern for the pontiff's health.

Why now: The Pope's announcement of upcoming lung surgery is significant news about the health of a major global religious leader.

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• Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/ 11/world/pope-lung-growth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #… · thejapantimes · 2

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