Rome – Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery in a few days after doctors found a “a localised nodule” in his lung, reports Vatican News.
The report on Sunday, 11 October 2026, quoted Pope Leo XIV as saying, “his doctors have found ‘a localised nodule’ in his lung and will operate in a few days”.
Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, he said the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localised.”
The Pope added that his doctors recommend surgery and that he will follow their advice, with the surgery scheduled for the coming days.
Pope Leo thanked everyone for their spiritual closeness and entrusted himself to our prayers.
“Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, doctors found a localised nodule in my lung,” said the 70-year-old pontiff, whose birth name is Robert Francis Prevost.
“It was detected at a very early stage and is well localized. The doctors believe surgery is appropriate.
“Following their advice, I have therefore decided to undergo an operation to remove it.
“The operation is already scheduled for the coming days.
“I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.”
