The Roman Pontiff made the announcement after reciting the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule from one of his lungs that was recently detected during medical examinations.
Speaking to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square after the Angelus prayer on Oct. 11, the pontiff personally disclosed his medical condition, explaining that the nodule had been discovered at a very early stage.
“Dear brothers and sisters, recently, during some medical examinations, doctors found a well-defined nodule in one of my lungs. It was detected at a very early stage and is well localized,” he said.
Leo XIV said doctors had recommended surgery to remove the nodule and that he had decided to follow their advice.
“The doctors believe it is advisable to operate. I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it, following their advice,” he said.
The Pope also confirmed that the operation has already been scheduled and will take place in the coming days. He did not provide further details about the exact date or the surgical procedure.
“The operation has already been scheduled for the coming days. I
