Pope announces lung surgery

Pope Leo xiv stated on Sunday that he will undergo surgery next week to excise a “very early stage” nodule on his lung. It’s unknown if the nodule is cancerous, but such growths are generally harmless. The Trumpet forecasts that, whether through health issues or other causes, Leo likely will not remain in office much longer. In July 2025, Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry wrote that he does “not expect him to remain pope for long,” based on biblical prophecies suggesting the end-time pope will be much more aggressive.