Pope announces upcoming surgery

The sovereign pontiff, Pope Léon XIV, announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery "in the coming days" for a nodule detected in his lung. The nodule is described as being "confined to the lung" and was found "at a very early stage."

Doctors recommend the procedure

During the Angelus prayer, the 71-year-old pope explained that his doctors have advised the surgery, and he has decided to follow their recommendation. He emphasized that the procedure was "already scheduled for the coming days."

Early detection is noted

The pope specified that the lung nodule was detected at a very early stage, which may improve the chances of a successful outcome. He mentioned that the mass is small and limited to the lung, without spreading to other areas.

More details to follow

The pontiff indicated that more information about the surgery and his health will be shared soon. He did not provide a specific date for the procedure but confirmed it will take place in the near future.