World · Vatican · Press ✓ 4 outlets
Pope Leo to have surgery to remove a small growth on his lung
Pope Leo said he will have surgery to remove a small growth, described as a nodule, on his lung (Reuters, BBC, Guardian, RTÉ, the Journal). The headlines seen did not give a date for the operation.
The health of a pope draws global attention and affects his public schedule.
No direct effect, but watch for changes to his diary.
Watch for a Vatican statement on the date and the expected recovery.
DailyDrop Ireland edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026