Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-will-have-surgery-in-the-coming-days-to-remove-a-nodule-on-his-lungContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo XIV Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-will-have-surgery-in-the-coming-days-to-remove-a-nodule-on-his-lunghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-will-have-surgery-in-the-coming-days-to-remove-a-nodule-on-his-lung#u123210Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:30:21 +0000Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected at Rome's Gemelli hospital following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his right lung. The 71-year-old pontiff spent a peaceful night in the hospital, is walking and eating normally, and has begun respiratory therapy. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported that the pope was in good spirits. Bishops, clergy, religious, and faithful worldwide offered prayers ahead of the medical procedure. The Vatican previously announced the planned hospitalization and surgery to address the pulmonary growth.Why it mattersThe health of the head of the Catholic