What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week

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

World News · the U.S. · October 12, 2026

From France 24

Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.

Reported by France 24, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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