The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, 71, has successfully undergone surgery in Rome to remove a lung nodule discovered during a routine check-up. The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, according to a statement from the Vatican spokesman. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, 71, has successfully undergone surgery in Rome to remove a lung nodule discovered during a routine check-up. : https://punchng.com/pope-leos-lung-surgery-successful-vatican/S1

• The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, according to a statement from the Vatican spokesman.S2

• Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful surgery to remove a small, localised nodule from his lung at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, the Vatican has confirmed. : https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-pope-leo-xivs-lung-surgery/S3

• Pope Leo XIV has reportedly completed the surgery carried out to remove the growth on his lung. You need to read the outcome as officially disclosed by Vartican.S4

• The 71-year-old pontiff said Monday that doctors discovered the nodule at a "very early stage" and recommended its removal.S5

• Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.S6