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Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests, with a weeklong hospital recovery expected.
- The 71-year-old pontiff personally announced the discovery and decision to undergo surgery during his Sunday noon prayer, emphasizing the nodule was found early and circumscribed.
- The Vatican denied reports that inflammation prompted the tests, stating no specific health issue led to the discovery, marking an unusual level of transparency about the pope's health.
- Despite the upcoming surgery, Pope Leo continued his public duties on Monday, including audiences and a charity event, showing no immediate signs of health decline.
- It remains uncertain whether the surgery and recovery will impact his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled for November 6-17.
