Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery

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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule.
He will be admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
The Pope revealed the discovery of the nodule himself, describing it as early stage and circumscribed.
The surgery requires a weeklong hospital recovery.
The Vatican press office denied reports that an inflammation precipitated the tests.
Pope Leo's decision to publicly announce the surgery signifies an unusual level of transparency.
A lung nodule is a small abnormal area on a CT scan, not always related to lung cancer screening.
Despite the upcoming surgery, the Pope continued with his usual Vatican duties on Monday.
His major trip planned for November to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru may be affected by the surgery and recovery.

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