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Pope Leo XIV to have surgery this week to remove a lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that doctors found a nodular lesion on his lung during a recent check, found at an early stage and well localised, and that he will have surgery in the first days of this week (Guardian, BBC, Reuters, Inquirer, GMA News).
The Philippines has the largest Catholic population in Asia, so papal health is closely followed.
Parishes may hold prayers; no change to schedules has been announced.
Expect a Vatican update after the operation.
DailyDrop Philippines edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026