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Pope Leo said Sunday tests had discovered a nodule in his lung, which he will have removed surgically this week
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The first American pontiff, aged 71, is less than 18 months into a papacy that has been defined by public stances at odds with the White House, including clashes over immigration and deep skepticism about AI.
Key facts
- The first American pontiff, aged 71, is less than 18 months into a papacy that has been defined by public stances at odds with the White House, including clashes over immigration and deep skepticism
- Pope Leo said Sunday tests had discovered a nodule in his lung, which he will have removed surgically this week
- What he's saying: "Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, doctors found a localized nodule in their lung
- The doctors believe surgery is appropriate," the pope said during public remarks, per a translation from the Vatican
Summary
Pope Leo said Sunday tests had discovered a nodule in his lung, which he will have removed surgically this week. What he's saying: "Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, doctors found a localized nodule in my lung. "Following their advice, the reporter has therefore decided to undergo an operation to remove it. The reporter thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust themselves to your prayers. Vatican officials later said the operation would be in the next few days and the recovery would take about a week.