Pope Leo XIV announced this week that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule in his lung.
The announcement was made by the Vatican’s official spokesperson, who said the operation is scheduled for later in the week but no further details were released.
The nodule was discovered during a routine medical examination, according to the spokesperson.
As the head of the Catholic Church, the Pope’s health is closely monitored by Vatican officials.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>