Pope León XIV suspends schedule for pulmonary nodule surgery; vigil called in Ecuador

Pope León XIV has suspended part of his official schedule to undergo surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule, prompting a prayer vigil in Ecuador. The nature of the nodule (benign vs. malignant) and the procedure's outcome remain unconfirmed. This is a notable health event for a global religious leader, with potential implications for Vatican governance and Catholic communities worldwide.