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Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery this week to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV said he will undergo surgery to remove a small growth on his lung, and the Vatican described it as a nodular lesion (CBS News, NPR, ABC News, NBC News, PBS, Reuters). NPR reported the operation is this week.
The head of the Catholic Church has a public calendar that his health can change.
No direct effect for Kenya; Kenyan Catholics can follow official Vatican updates.
Take the Vatican's own description, a nodule or small growth, and wait for the surgical report.
DailyDrop Kenya edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026