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Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

First reported 2026-10-11 10:41 UTC · Updated 2026-10-11 11:46 UTC · 2 independent sources

Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s tenure. Leo told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly Sunday prayer…

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  1. 2026-10-11 10:41 UTCArab News · arabnews.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-11 11:46 UTCCyprus Mail · cyprus-mail.com ↗

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