Pope Leo XIV needs an operation on his lung

11. October 2026, 13:00

Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old. Doctors find a small spot in his lung. The spot is very small. The Pope tells this at a prayer on Sunday.

The doctors advise an operation. The Pope agrees to it. The operation takes place in the coming days. The doctors remove the spot. Leo XIV is very fit. He plays tennis and swims.

The Pope plans a trip in November. He wants to fly to Peru, Argentina and Uruguay. The trip takes place from 6 to 17 November. He confirms the trip despite the operation. He asks people for prayers for his visit.

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Definitions

Pope: The Pope is the head of the church.
Prayer: People talk to God during a prayer.
Trip: A trip is a journey to another place.

People

Leo XIV: Leo XIV is the current Pope.

Locations

Peru: Peru is a country in South America.
Argentina: Argentina is a large country in South America.
Uruguay: Uruguay is a country in South America.

Sources

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ZDFheute 11. October 2026, 11:40

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Knoten in der Lunge: Papst unterzieht sich Operation

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