Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a scheduled surgical procedure to remove a localized lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests. The Vatican has described the growth as being detected at a very early stage. While the specific date of the operation has not been publicly announced, officials expect the recovery period to last approximately one week.

Despite the upcoming medical intervention, the Pope maintained his regular schedule on Monday, conducting a full day of meetings, audiences, and appointments. This procedure marks the first significant medical event of his 17-month papacy.