Pope Leo will undergo surgery to remove lung nodule on Tuesday, Vatican says

‌Pope Leo ​is expected ‌to undergo surgery to remove a small nodule ‌on one of ‌his lungs on Tuesday morning, the Vatican ⁠press ​office ⁠said on Monday.

Leo, ⁠71, said on ​Sunday that the growth, ⁠a small nodule, ⁠had been ​found on a recent ⁠check-up, was "well-contained" and ⁠had been spotted ⁠early.