Pope Leo, the 71-year-old first American pontiff, announced on Sunday that medical tests have discovered a nodule in his lung. He is scheduled to undergo surgery to have the nodule removed sometime this week.
The procedure comes less than 18 months into his papacy. His tenure thus far has been characterized by prominent public stances that have frequently put him at odds with the White House, encompassing clashes over immigration and deep political skepticism.
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