Pope Leo Undergoes Successful Lung Nodule Surgery, Vatican Confirms
- Pope Leo underwent surgery to remove a small growth from his lung on Tuesday afternoon.
- The Vatican confirmed the surgery concluded successfully, on schedule, and as planned.
- Pope Leo, 71, revealed the nodule was found at a very early stage and is contained.
- He is expected to spend about a week recovering in the hospital, with all audiences canceled until October 20.
- Medical staff recited the Rosary prayer in the hospital chapel during the surgery.
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