Pope Leo XIV health update: Will Pope Leo XIV's surgery impact his upcoming Latin America trip in November?

Pope Leo XIV announced that he will have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during medical exams. The procedure is scheduled at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome early next week. Doctors expect the Pope to recover in about one week, allowing him to continue with his duties.
Decisions requiring his signature will be on hold during his recovery period.
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 9:10 pm IST
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