Pope Leo XIV scheduled for lung surgery after nodule discovery

Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday that he will have surgery after doctors found a small nodule on his lung. The discovery was made during a routine check-up. Doctors say the nodule is small and was caught early. The 71-year-old pope made the announcement himself during his weekly prayers at St. Peter's Square in Rome. The operation is planned for early next week at Gemelli Hospital, where popes have traditionally received medical care. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed the details to journalists. Recovery is expected to take about one week. This is the first serious health issue for Pope Leo, who became the first American-born pope around 17 months ago.