Pope Leo to be admitted to hospital Tuesday ahead of lung surgery
Catholics around the world are praying for the health of Pope Leo, who revealed over the weekend that he needs to undergo lung surgery. Chris Livesay has the latest from Rome.
Pope Leo XIV announced during his Sunday Angelus address on October 11 that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. The 71-year-old pontiff stated the growth was detected at an early stage and is well localised. According to Vatican News via Live Mint, the Pope is scheduled to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, October 13.
France 24 reports that doctors anticipate a recovery period of approximately seven days. Live Mint notes that the Vatican has cancelled his public engagements until October 20, though Reuters reported the Pope maintained his scheduled meetings on Monday with bishops and members of a charitable organisation. Despite the upcoming procedure, the pontiff is still expected to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru on November 6, according to France 24.
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