Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital before lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV arrived at a Rome hospital on Tuesday before his scheduled surgery to remove a lung nodule.Read more trending news The surgery is expected to happen later today at Gemelli hospital, The Associated Press reported. The pope was driven from the Vatican to the medical facility but walked through the main entrance, waving to those who gathered to greet him. He announced his diagnosis on Sunday. Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo… Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) October 11, 2026Gemelli’s chief thoracic surgeon will perform the procedure. After the surgery, doctors are expected to determine whether the lesion is malignant and whether further treatment is needed, the AP said. Previous: Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove lung nodule Oncologis