Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 11, 2026

From France 24

Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the ‌first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure. We discuss that with our correspondent Seema Gupta.

Reported by France 24, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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