Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

A health story from Florida, reported by WTSP Tampa Bay.

Health · Florida · October 11, 2026

From WTSP Tampa Bay

Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently found during medical checks.

Reported by WTSP Tampa Bay, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at WTSP Tampa Bay →

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