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

A health story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Health · Virginia · October 11, 2026

From 13News Now Norfolk

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 13News Now Norfolk, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at 13News Now Norfolk →

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