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

A health story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Health · Georgia · October 11, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

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 11Alive Atlanta, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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