Pope Leo to undergo lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove an early-stage nodular lesion found on his lung. The 71-year-old pontiff stated that doctors believe intervention is best, as the nodule is well-localized. This represents the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. According to the VATICAN CITY, the procedure will occur in the coming days, and the expected recovery time for the Pope is approximately one week.