The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage". Pope Leo XIV has announced he will be operated "in the coming days" after a lump was found on his lung during a medical check up.

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The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will be operated "in the coming days" after a lump was found on his lung during a medical check up.

"The doctors found an early, well

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  • •The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".
  • •Pope Leo XIV has announced he will be operated "in the coming days" after a lump was found on his lung during a medical check up.
  • •"The doctors found an early, well
  • •The 71-year

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