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Pope Leo XIV Announces Planned Lung Surgery to Remove Early-Stage Nodule
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Pope Leo XIV announced plans to undergo surgery this week to remove an early-stage, well-localized nodule discovered in his lung during routine checks. Vatican officials reported that the 71-year-old pontiff is expected to have a recovery period of approximately one week following the procedure.
Why this is news
Medical evaluations revealed a localized pulmonary condition requiring surgical intervention for the pontiff.
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