Pope Leo announced to the faithful today that doctors have found a “small, localized nodule in my lung” and that he will have surgery to remove it in “the coming days.” He said he entrusts himself to our prayers. After praying the midday Angelus, Pope Leo said this: Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers. Pope Leo is 71 years old. [Update]: In a statement released later, the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, specified that the surgery would take place “in the first Read More…

Pope Leo XIV to have lump removed from lung