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Pope Leo XIV Announces Surgery to Remove a Growth on His Lung

The New York Times · Published on October 12, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday that he would have surgery to remove a small growth on his lung in the coming days. The pontiff, who is 71, said doctors detected the growth at a “very early stage.” #PopeLeo #Vatican Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4zrynnw Discover the journalism Times subscribers get daily, free for your first month in The New York Times app. Download app: https://nytimes.onelink.me/Xpht/a6wzplra ---------- Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.

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