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Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday, 11 October, that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule detected in one of his lungs during recent medical examinations. The operation is expected to take place in the coming days at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome.
The announcement was made by the 71-year-old Pontiff himself to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during the Angelus prayer.
According to Leo XIV, the nodule was detected at a very early stage and is well-defined, prompting his medical team to recommend its surgical removal.
“Recently, during some medical examinations, doctors found a nodule in my lung,” the Pope stated, adding that he had decided to follow the specialists' recommendations.
The Pontiff explained that the procedure is expected to take place in the coming days, although he did not announce an exact date for the operation.
So far, the Vatican has not released information about the nature of the nodule, including whether it is benign or malignant. The detection of a lung nodule does not necessarily indicate cancer, and further medical examinations and assessments are required to determine its characteristics.
According to the American Thoracic Society, most lung nodules are not cancerous, although the risk varies depending on factors such as age, the size of the lesion and the patient's medical history.
Early detection is considered important for evaluating and monitoring these pulmonary abnormalities, allowing specialists to determine the most appropriate medical approach.
The announcement has brought renewed attention to the health of the leader of the Catholic Church, as further information is awaited regarding the operation and recovery period.
The Vatican has not yet provided additional details about the planned medical procedures or officially confirmed the expected length of hospitalisation.
The Pope's recovery will be monitored by the medical team responsible for his care, which will determine the necessary post-operative treatment and follow-up.
The Bank of Mozambique has extended by another six months the requirement for exporters to convert 50% of their export earnings into the national currency, in a move aimed at increasing foreign currency availability within the financial system. The decision took effect on 9 October, extending the exceptional regime introduced in April 2025.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that authorities will begin the compulsory collection of illegally held firearms after the voluntary surrender campaign ends in December 2026. The measure is expected to take effect in January 2027, following the expiration of the amnesty period granted to citizens possessing unregistered or illegally held weapons.
The Mozambican Government has introduced new rules into its petroleum legislation to prevent the State from bearing financial costs arising from project suspensions caused by force majeure events. The measure follows disagreements with French multinational TotalEnergies, which claimed an additional $4.5 billion in costs associated with the suspension of the Mozambique LNG project in Cabo Delgado.
Three people died on Sunday morning, 11 October, after a fire completely destroyed the CHAMBO passenger vessel, which operates between Mbamba Bay in Tanzania and Metangula in Mozambique's Niassa Province. The vessel was carrying 43 people, including crew members, when the incident occurred.
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A massive fire destroyed a supermarket and three warehouses in the Zimpeto neighbourhood of Maputo, putting more than 100 jobs at risk. The blaze broke out on the evening of Saturday, 10 October, and continued until Sunday afternoon, requiring several firefighting teams to battle the flames for approximately 17 hours.
Three Mozambican citizens who fell victim to human trafficking in the Central African Republic have returned home following several weeks of diplomatic efforts involving authorities from both countries and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The victims have been in Manica Province, their home region, since Thursday, 8 October.
The Maputo Juvenile Court is scheduled to hear the case of a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his 12-year-old neighbour, known as Edy, in the Militar neighbourhood of Maputo, on Thursday, 15 October. Under Mozambican law, children under the age of 16 cannot be held criminally responsible, although they may be subject to educational and corrective measures.
Mozambique's National Communications Institute (INCM) has expressed concern over the growing number of companies and individuals providing parcel and correspondence delivery services without the required licences, at a time when only 38 postal operators are legally authorised to operate in the country.
