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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

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Vatican expects a one-week hospital recovery for the 71-year-old Catholic leader ahead of scheduled Latin America tour.

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Published: Oct 12, 2026, 7:06 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 12, 2026, 7:29 PM UTC

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The timing of the procedure was confirmed after the 71-year-old American pontiff had a full day of meetings, audiences and appointments.

NBC NewsUnited StatesPope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule

Chicago-area Catholics gathered in prayer Monday as Pope Leo XIV prepared to undergo surgery in Rome to remove a growth on his lung.

ABC7 ChicagoPope Leo surgery news: St. Mary of the Angels Church in Bucktown, Chicago holds prayer for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery

Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.

DW.comGermanyPope Leo in Rome hospital for lung surgery

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Latin America

Region of the Americas

Latin America is the cultural region of the Americas where Romance languages are predominantly spoken, primarily Spanish and Portuguese.

Rome

Capital and largest city of Italy

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special municipality named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy.

Catholic Church

Christian church based in Rome

The Catholic Church, also called the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with an estimated 1.28 to 1.41 billion baptized members worldwide as of 2026. It consists of 24 autonomous churches. The largest one of these churches is the Latin Church. Besides it, there are 23 smaller Eastern Catholic Churches. Together, the Latin Church and Eastern Catholic churches are organized into nearly 3,500 dioceses and eparchies governed by bishops. Throughout history, the church has had a large role in the development of Western civilization.

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Pope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung noduleNBC NewsUnited States20 hr. ago
Pope Leo surgery news: St. Mary of the Angels Church in Bucktown, Chicago holds prayer for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgeryABC7 Chicago6 hr. ago
Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung surgeryDW.comGermany55 min. ago
Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday for surgery on lung noduleReutersUnited Kingdom9 hr. ago
Video Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery for lung nodule removalABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos9 hr. ago
Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule | National News | 2news.comKTVN4 hr. ago
Lung specialist who worked at Rome hospital explains Pope Leo's surgery, says risks are lowNational Catholic Reporter14 hr. ago
Pope Leo prepares to undergo lung surgeryFinancial TimesUnited Kingdom5 hr. ago
Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgeryCBS NewsUnited States18 hr. ago
Pope Leo: I will undergo surgery soon to remove nodule in my lungVatican News47 hr. ago
Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday for surgery on lung nodule this weekFrance 24France11 hr. ago
What to know about Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming lung surgeryReligion News Service12 hr. ago

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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

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