The surgical procedure on the lung that Pope Leo XIV underwent on Tuesday, October 13, was completed successfully, as announced by the Vatican Press Office. The Pontiff was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Catholic Polyclinic in Rome at midday to have a small nodule removed from his lung.
What the Vatican announced about Pope Leo XIV’s surgery
According to the Vatican Press Office statement, the surgical procedure was completed successfully. The medical team that performed the operation was led by renowned Italian professor and thoracic surgeon Stefano Margaritora. No further details have yet been released regarding Pope Leo XIV’s post-operative condition or the length of his expected hospital stay.
