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Pope Leo XIV is to have surgery to remove a nodule from his lung this week
Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the first days of this week to remove a nodular lesion from his lung, found during recent medical checks, the Guardian and Reuters reported. The 71-year-old said it had been detected at an early stage. No date or hospital was given in the reports we saw.
The health of the head of the Catholic Church affects the Vatican's schedule and, in the longer term, questions of succession.
No direct effect, but pilgrims and travellers planning Vatican visits should check for changes to events.
Watch for the Vatican's update on the operation and on any changes to the pope's diary.
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