What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule
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- The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.S1
- Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure.S2
- Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule discovered in his lung during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff disclosed this on Sunday during his weekly Angelus address to worshippers gathered in St Peter’s...S3
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What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule
The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned o…
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What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure.
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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule discovered in his lung during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff disclosed this on…
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What to know
- The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.S1
- Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure.S2
- Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule discovered in his lung during recent medical examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff disclosed this on Sunday during his weekly Angelus address to worshippers gathered in St Peter’s...S3
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