Pope Leo Shares Health Update as Lung Surgery Is Scheduled

Pope Leo has shared an update regarding his health, revealing that he is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule.

Speaking during his traditional Sunday noon blessing in Vatican City, the Pope explained that the growth was discovered during recent medical examinations. According to his statement, the nodule was identified at an early stage and is clearly localized.

“Recently, during some medical examinations, doctors discovered a well-defined lung nodule, detected at a very early stage and clearly localized,” Pope Leo said.

After consulting with his medical team, the Pope said he had decided to proceed with the recommended treatment.

“The doctors consider it appropriate to intervene, and so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to have it removed,” he explained.

The procedure has reportedly been scheduled for the coming days. Pope Leo also expressed his gratitude as he shared the news.

Further details about the operation and his recovery were not included in the statement provided.