Pope Leo announces lung surgery in rare move for pontiff

A health story from the U.S., reported by CBS News.

Health · the U.S. · October 12, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery this week to remove a nodule in his lung. In a rare move, the pontiff announced the news himself. Chris Livesay reports.

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