Summary
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in Rome to remove a small lump from his left lung. The operation means he will cancel public appearances until October 20 and will likely spend about a week in the hospital to recover.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
- Doctors found a small lump (nodule) on his left lung during a routine checkup.
- The lump was detected early and is described as "well-contained."
- Surgery is planned at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
- Recovery is expected to take about one week in the hospital.
- Papal public audiences are canceled until October 20.
- Pope Leo plans to travel to Latin America in November, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
- It is not clear if the surgery will affect the November trip plans.
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