What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery

A health story from Texas, reported by KVUE Austin.

Health · Texas · October 12, 2026

From KVUE Austin

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation this week to remove “a localized nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.” Here's what to know.

Reported by KVUE Austin, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at KVUE Austin →

More health from Texas

Daily Dose: Pope Leo XIV plans lung nodule surgery, food safety confidence hits record low and why sleep changes as you age · KVUE Austin
Austin's 'Hi, How Are You?' Project launches free mental wellness app · KXAN Austin
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program · KXAN Austin
What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery · WFAA Dallas
Vatican announces date for Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery · KVUE Austin
UT San Antonio researchers develop model to improve machine-learning predictions · UT Health SA News
Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says · Click2Houston KPRC
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program · Click2Houston KPRC

All health → · Texas local news →

Open HeyHomees →