The pope has announced that a nodule has been detected in his lung and will be operated on
Leon XIV has explained that the doctors who treated him "believe that it is appropriate to intervene" and, on his advice, has decided to "operate to remove the nodule in the next few days." He has reported after the angelus prayer that he has been detected "in a very initial and well-located phase."
Pope Leon XIV announced on Sunday morning that a nodule has been found in his lungs and that he will have to undergo surgery "in the next few days." He reported after the angelus prayer that he was detected "atavery early stage and well located. "
"Recently, doctors found me a nodule confined to the lung, which was found in a very early stage and well located, "the American pope said from the window of the Apostolic Palace to the faithful who came to listen to the Angelus.
Leon XIV has explained that the doctors who have treated him "consider it appropriate to intervene "and, on his advice, has decided to "operate to remove the nodule in the next few days."