Pope Leo Will Have Surgery to Remove Growth on Lung

New York Times World reports: A recent medical examination found a small nodule, he announced, adding that doctors would remove it this week. Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday that he would have surgery to remove a small growth on his lung in the coming days, his first medical issue requiring hospitalization since he became the pontiff last year. “During some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung,” the pope, 71, told thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning to hear his weekly blessing and prayer.

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