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Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Rome Hospital for Lung Surgery

Pope Leo XIV has arrived at a Rome hospital for surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The Vatican said the 71-year-old pontiff is expected to spend about a week recovering. He has a scheduled tour to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6.

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Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule NYTimes – World
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Pope Leo said on Sunday he would undergo surgery for a nodule on his lung, and arrived at the hospital on Tuesday.

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Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday for surgery on lung nodule 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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Pope Leo arrives at hospital ahead of operation to remove nodule

Pope Leo said on Sunday he would undergo surgery for a nodule on his lung, and arrived at the hospital on Tuesday.

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Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule

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Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a small lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old pontiff said the growth was detected at an early stage. The procedure marks his first hospitalisation since becoming pope in May 2025. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta has the latest from Rome.

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Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung surgery

Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.

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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

Vatican expects a one-week hospital recovery for the 71-year-old Catholic leader ahead of scheduled Latin America tour.

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News24

Pope to enter hospital on Tuesday for lung operation

Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning for an operation to remove a lump from his lung, the Vatican said.

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