Pope Leo XIV announced that he will be undergoing surgery in the coming days after doctors found a localised nodule in his lung. He made the announcement during the Angelus prayer on Sunday, 11 October 2026. He also shared the news on social media.
'Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localised nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localised,' Pope Leo's social media post said.
