Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery on October 13 at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. The Vatican reported the operation concluded positively, resulting in the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old American pope personally announced the upcoming procedure on Sunday, describing the growth as an early-stage, circumscribed nodule. Vatican officials stated the pontiff has returned to his room and expects a recovery period of one week.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove a lung nodule.
- ✓ The Vatican confirmed the removed growth was a cancerous tumor.
- ✓ Doctors removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung at Gemelli Hospital.
- ✓ The 71-year-old American pope described the nodule as early-stage and circumscribed.
What changed
The Vatican confirmed the surgery was completed on October 13 and the removed growth was cancerous.
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Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV successfully removed cancerous lung tumor
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery on October 13 at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. The Vatican reported the operation concluded positively, resulting in the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old American pope personally announced the upcoming procedure on Sunday, describing the growth as an early-stage, circumscribed nodule. Vatican officials stated the pontiff has returned to his room and expects a recovery period of one week.
Why it matters
Pope Leo XIV broke with decades of papal secrecy by personally announcing his medical condition. This gesture of transparency was noted as unprecedented in recent history. The surgery followed recent medical checks that detected the suspicious growth.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove a lung nodule.
- The Vatican confirmed the removed growth was a cancerous tumor.
- Doctors removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung at Gemelli Hospital.
- The 71-year-old American pope described the nodule as early-stage and circumscribed.
- The Vatican expects the pope's recovery time to be one week.
What to watch next
- Official medical reports on the stage of the cancer
- Confirmation of the pope's return to full duties after the one-week recovery
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- NBC News — Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
- Fox News — Pope Leo announces tumor on lung, surgery planned in 'next few days'
- CNBC — Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
- The Washington Post — Pope will have surgery after doctors discover nodule in his lung
- BBC — Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
- CNN — Pope Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
- TODAY.com — Pope Leo Will Undergo Surgery to Remove Nodule Detected in His Lung
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