Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome's Gemelli hospital
ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, officials said, an operation that should determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed. After a quick drive from the Vatican, Leo walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him. The Vatican said the surgery would be…
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, according to officials. The operation aims to determine if the lesion is malignant and whether additional treatment is required. Pope Leo arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital from the Vatican and greeted well-wishers at the main entrance. The Vatican revealed that the surgery would be performed by a team led by Gemelli's chief thoracic surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora.
The procedure commenced as medical staff recited the Rosary prayer in the hospital chapel that evening, as reported by two unnamed sources speaking on condition of anonymity. Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the Vicar of Rome, addressed the prayer, requesting divine sustenance for the ailing bishop and comfort for all hospitalized individuals.
At 71 years old, Pope Leo XIV has demonstrated an unusual level of openness regarding his first significant health issue during his 17-month papacy.
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