Pope Leo Announces Surgery to Remove Small, Early-Stage Lung Growth
According to the South China Morning Post, Pope Leo stated that doctors found a small, well-contained growth in his lung during a recent health examination, and he has decided to undergo surgery this week to remove it.
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The South China Morning Post reported that Pope Leo informed attendees during his weekly Sunday prayer in St. Peter’s Square that medical examinations revealed a localized nodule in his lung. The pontiff stated that the growth was detected at a very early stage and was well-contained.
Following the advice of his doctors, Pope Leo announced his decision to have the growth removed through surgery, noting that the operation is already scheduled for the coming days. This marks the first health concern during the 71-year-old pontiff's time in office.
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