Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery
| 10/13/2026
By: Vatican News
The Pope has returned to his room at Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung was successful, and he has returned to his room at Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13.
“The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room. Further information will follow.”
The Holy See Press Office said the Pope underwent scheduled blood tests and a chest X-ray after surgery on Wednesday morning.
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Vatican News
| 10/14/2026
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El arzobispo Ronald Hicks invitó a los fieles a unirse a él en oración por el papa León XIV el miércoles por la mañana.
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Archbishop Ronald Hicks
| 10/14/2026
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Archbishop Ronald Hicks invited the faithful to join him in prayer for Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday morning.