https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-will-be-admitted-to-hospital-tuesday-for-lung-nodule-surgery-vatican-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-will-be-admitted-to-hospital-tuesday-for-lung-nodule-surgery-vatican-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-will-be-admitted-to-hospital-tuesday-for-lung-nodule-surgery-vatican-says#u132647Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:25:32 +0000Pope Leo XIV had the lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Tuesday morning following the discovery of a lung nodule during recent medical tests. The Vatican previously stated that no specific issue prompted the checkup. All papal audiences have been canceled through October 20 while the Pope recovers from the procedure.Why it mattersThe surgery follows a Sunday announcement by the Pope during his noon prayer regarding the nodule. He maintained a full schedule of