In a surprising announcement to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV revealed Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule from his lung. The 71-year-old pontiff, who has no known prior health issues and maintains an active lifestyle, shared that doctors discovered the growth at a “very early stage” and recommended its removal. The surgery is slated to take place at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, often referred to as the “Pope’s” hospital, with an expected recovery period of approximately one week. While the Vatican has not confirmed if the nodule is cancerous, the news comes just weeks before the Pope’s scheduled international trip from November 6th to 17th, raising questions about potential impacts on his travel plans. In his address, the Pope also renewed his urgent appeal for peace in Ukraine, highlighting the devastating global impact of the conflict, particularly on food security for the world’s poorest nations, and called for the safe passage of grain shipments through the Black Sea.
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