Pope Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery
The Pope has undergone a successful surgery to remove a lump on his lung, according to an announcement from the Vatican.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 13, 2026 — The Pope has successfully undergone surgery to remove a lump from his lung, the Vatican announced. The procedure is reported to have been successful.
Details regarding the specific identity of the Pope, the exact date and location of the surgery, or the nature of the removed lump were not immediately available in the Vatican’s announcement.
The Vatican provided a statement confirming the surgical intervention and its positive outcome. Further information about the Pope’s recovery or any subsequent medical procedures is expected to be released by the Holy See as it becomes available.
The announcement has drawn attention from global news outlets and followers of the Catholic Church, who are awaiting updates on the Pontiff’s health following the operation.
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