Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
Pope Leo XIV is recovering in the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The Vatican stated that the 71-year-old pontiff had a peaceful night following the operation at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Doctors removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung after diagnosing him with lung cancer. The pontiff initially announced the upcoming procedure during his Sunday prayers in St Peter Square, noting that the growth had been identified at a very early stage.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV had the lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday.
- ✓ The Vatican stated that the 71-year-old pontiff had a peaceful night in the hospital after the procedure.
- ✓ Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer.
- ✓ The pope announced prior to the operation that doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up.
What changed
The Vatican disclosed that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and successfully had the lower lobe of his right lung removed during Tuesday surgery.
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Pope Leo Recovering After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV is recovering in the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The Vatican stated that the 71-year-old pontiff had a peaceful night following the operation at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Doctors removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung after diagnosing him with lung cancer. The pontiff initially announced the upcoming procedure during his Sunday prayers in St Peter Square, noting that the growth had been identified at a very early stage.
Why it matters
Pope Leo XIV announced his impending operation during public prayers after routine medical checks revealed a localized nodule. The pontiff arrived at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for the procedure as supporters worldwide offered prayers. The Vatican subsequently confirmed that the surgery involved removing part of the right lung due to a cancer diagnosis.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV had the lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday.
- The Vatican stated that the 71-year-old pontiff had a peaceful night in the hospital after the procedure.
- Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer.
- The pope announced prior to the operation that doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up.
What to watch next
- Vatican medical bulletins on the pope's post-operative recovery timeline
- Statements regarding when Pope Leo XIV will resume public appearances and papal duties
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- 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
- NPR — Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
- Vatican News — Prayers pour in for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming surgery
- The New York Times — Pope Leo Will Have Surgery to Remove Growth on Lung
- The Hill — Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung
- Vatican News — Pope Leo XIV renews appeal for peace in Ukraine
- www.myjoyonline.com — Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found in lung - MyJoyOnline
- www.bbc.co.uk — Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung - BBC
- www.bbc.com — Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
- www.foxnews.com — Pope Leo surgery to remove lung nodule was successful, Vatican says
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