Local doctor weighs in on condition behind Pope Leo’s surgery

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Pope Leo’s surgery Tuesday afternoon to remove a small growth on one of his lungs went well and as expected, the Vatican said in a statement.

The 71-year-old pontiff said doctors recently discovered the nodule during medical checks and found that it was early stage enough to operate.

Pope Leo has kept an active lifestyle, saying he plays tennis and swims…

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