# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeWttvCiJ3n
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71515002-bbcnews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-11T13:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will be operated on "in the coming days" after a nodule was found on his lung during a medical check up.
 
The 71-year-old reassured pilgrims that the mass was "well-contained" and caught "at an early stage".
 
Holy See Press Office spokesperson Matteo Bruni told the media that the Pope is expected to take about a week to recover.
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to find out more.
 
#Pope #PopeLeo #Vatican #BBCNews

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