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Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery at Gemelli Hospital

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a small, localized lung nodule detected during routine medical checks. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed the procedure is scheduled for early this week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with an estimated one-week recovery period. While the Vatican will continue normal operations, decisions requiring the pope's signature will be paused. The 71-year-old pontiff, who maintains an active lifestyle, intends to proceed with his planned November trip to Latin America, though the impact of the surgery remains uncertain.