Pope Leo XIV is planning to undergo surgery to remove a recently discovered lung nodule. “It was detected at a very early stage and is well-defined,” Pope Leo, 71, said outside St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 11, according to CNN. “The doctors deem it advisable to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it.” Pulmonary nodules are defined as areas of abnormal growth on the lungs that are typically noncancerous, per the Cleveland Clinic. The nodules seldom cause symptoms, except in certain cases of chest pain, shortness of brea...