Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung — how each outlet reported it
Tema: Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung
Sky News: Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung — Pope Leo has announced he is to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung. (https://news.sky.com/story/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-in-coming-days-after-nodule-discovered-on-his-lung-13597712)
The Independent: Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung — The 71-year-old Leo made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-leo-surgery-lung-nodule-b3064755.html)
South China Morning Post: Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung — Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s tenure. Leo told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly Sunday prayer… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3370499/pope-leo-undergo-surgery-small-growth-lung?utm_source=rss_feed)
The Straits Times: Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung — VATICAN CITY, Oct 11 - Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-says-will-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung)
Associated Press: Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung — Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung AP News (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQUzd2TWpTUTY4aDBlZm00b1RaVHgxenRmVzBCTWYtRERQNW5EczFLcmZFUzFoV1JLdDlORVctV2NEcVctUXJaWV9veEVOWlhISUN3cFZORV81YkVBY05MSjVEUEpUVURTUEJIQlJvd3pnT3VDbzBjekY3b1Z0VDA4aUl4UXVWaUxVZkMtSndaRUdseEE3Vmx1SVNRdXo?oc=5)
Fox News: Pope Leo announces tumor on lung, surgery planned in 'next few days' — Pope Leo XIV announced doctors found a lung nodule at a "very early stage," with surgery scheduled in coming days. (https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-leo-announces-tumor-lung-surgery-planned-next-few-days)
The Washington Post: Pope will have surgery after doctors discover nodule in his lung — Pope Leo XIV said that the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized,” and that the surgery would be in the coming days. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/11/pope-will-have-surgery-remove-nodule-his-lung-vatican-says/)
Reuters: Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung — Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxOUkdPdU5pbElCMXZwdmxCX05ENE44MGdFQ1dMTThyUGpuM0RWYjVsSGtJUERqbG9yY2hEVlZMRXZsclVwdHBSVnBmZDZoN3RwOTlKV0pJUVQxU3JkUloydGFha2dpN3hMSnpzelM4b3NFNmwtb1BSNEFUdEtRVUExQ3owb2FwOE02LXM5Wk9oX052Z2ZUNzdjWjBuVVFROXlpZFY0Mk0zd3h2T1N4WEs1NEFMZDhIQ1JDSXcwNjdsWVFldw?oc=5)
The Guardian: Pope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung — Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the coming days Pope Leo XIV has said he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an… (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/11/pope-leo-surgery-remove-nodule-lung)
The Japan Times: Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung — It is the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure. (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/11/world/pope-lung-growth/)
The Times of India: Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery ahead of major South America trip in November — Addressing the public during his traditional Sunday noon blessing, Leo thanked those who had expressed concern and asked them to keep him in their prayers. The pope said the abnormality had been detected at an early stage and was localised, adding that he had decided to proceed with surgery on… (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-lung-surgery-ahead-of-major-south-america-trip-in-november/articleshow/134870233.cms)
The New York Times: Pope Leo Will Have Surgery to Remove Growth on Lung — A recent medical examination found a small nodule, he announced, adding that doctors would remove it this week. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/world/europe/pope-leo-lung-surgery.html)
NPR: Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week — Pope Leo XIV said he would undergo surgery after doctors found a "localized nodule" in his lung. (https://www.npr.org/2026/10/11/nx-s1-5998027/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-lung-surgery-this-week)
ABC News (Austrália): Pope Leo to undergo surgery after discovery of lung nodule — The 71-year-old pontiff, who is relatively young for a church leader, did not say whether the lesion was malignant during his Sunday address to the faithful. (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/pope-leo-lung-nodule-surgery/107253926)
TASS: Pope Leo XIV says is to undergo lung surgery — Sources in Vatican told TASS that the 71-year-old pontiff may be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital as early as October 12 (https://tass.com/world/2200547)
Al Jazeera: Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule — The 71-year-old spiritual leader informed pilgrims during his weekly Sunday blessing at St Peter's Square. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule?traffic_source=rss)
Al Jazeera: Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung — Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery this week, to remove a nodule in his lung. (https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-surgery-after-lump-found-in-lung?traffic_source=rss)
Reuters: Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung — Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTE44YlhOU1UwakF6M0dtbXZGQzhDaXVHZ19UT3lpaDBkYXVxNFRacjRHbFZoSmJ5eHJTeVNGMUFhUzZveGNhbTBJVmhCQzZtRTFFZTFiVkFwRlQ3M1ZJY1dYMWpxamtxLXVhejVxQTVENXFBdw?oc=5)
NZ Herald: Pope Leo to be operated on after lump found on lung — The 71-year-old said the operation is already planned in the coming days. (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/pope-leo-to-be-operated-on-after-lump-found-on-lung/M6H2J3FQBRA4XPTFLSSNWDUWQ4/)
The Hindu: Pope Leo to undergo surgery for growth on lung — The Pope says the small growth is ‘well-contained’ and was spotted early; recovery from surgery to take about a week, Vatican says (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-growth-on-lung/article71572904.ece)
Fox News: Pope Leo denounces death penalty as 'inadmissible' ahead of Pentagon's planned livestreamed execution — Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty "inadmissible" on World Day Against the Death Penalty after the Pentagon announced plans to livestream an execution. (https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-leo-denounces-death-penalty-inadmissible-ahead-pentagons-planned-livestreamed-execution)