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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pope Leo To Undergo Surgery After Lung Nodule Found
Caption: Pope Leo To Undergo Surgery After Lung Nodule Found. Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an early stage, was "well-contained" and doctors believed it should be removed. The operation is expected to take place at Rome's Gemelli Hospital in the next few days, with the Pope likely to need about a week to recover. Leo thanked the public for their "spiritual closeness" and asked for prayers as he prepared for the procedure. The announcement came during his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer in St Peter's Square, where he reassured pilgrims about his condition. Leo became Pope nearly a year and a half ago, succeeding Pope Francis, who also experienced lung problems requiring hospital treatment. Born Robert Francis Prevost, Leo is the 267th Pope and the first U.S. citizen to lead the Catholic Church. The Pope confirmed his planned November visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru would still go ahead despite the upcoming surgery. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pope Leo XIV,lung nodule,surgery,Gemelli Hospital,Vatican,Robert Francis Prevost,papal health,Catholic Church,Vatican City,Rome,medical treatment
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