Pope Leo to undergo lung surgery for nodule
Pope Leo, 71, has announced he will undergo keyhole surgery this week to remove a nodule found on his lung. The pontiff revealed the news during his weekly blessing at St Peter's, stating that doctors detected the lesion at a very early stage and advised intervention. He is expected to spend less than a week in hospital and resume official duties in South America next month.
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