Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday for surgery on lung nodule
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital and underwent surgery to remove a localized lung nodule discovered during routine medical examinations.
- The nodule was detected at a very early stage during routine medical examinations; Leo disclosed the findings publicly during his Sunday, October 11, Angelus address, with oncologists characterizing the prognosis as 'excellent.'
- Gemelli's surgical team utilized robotic technology, making four small incisions in the chest through which da Vinci robot instruments were inserted. The Holy See Press Office reported the surgery was 'successful, completed on schedule.'
- Vatican officials anticipate a recovery period of roughly seven days, with all papal audiences canceled through October 20. The tight timeline complicates Leo's planned November South America tour.
- Church observers note the Vatican lacks formal protocols for papal incapacitation; Leo retains full authority despite hospitalization, and the bureaucracy continues operating as usual during his recovery.
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Tagle to lead mass at St. Peter's Square while Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will preside over the Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square today,, Wednesday.Tagle will lead the mass, which will be held at 4 p.m. (Philippine time), "in place of Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering from surgery," a post on Tagle's Facebook page said.The Pope, who had appointed Tagle dean of the College of Cardinals, underwent lung surgery and was diagnosed with lung cancer."Let us continue to p…
The replacement of the mass leader was carried out following the health condition of Pope Leo XIV who is currently undergoing medical treatment in hospital.
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule: Vatican
The Vatican confirmed in a medical bulletin that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. The condition was suspected during preoperative tests and confirmed during surgery.
The Mexican Episcopate asked the faithful to pray for the recovery of Pope Leo XIV.
LA Archdiocese Calls for Prayers Following Pope Leo's Cancer Diagnosis
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to pray for Pope Leo XIV Tuesday following the Vatican’s announcement that the pontiff has lung cancer and underwent surgery in Rome to remove part of his right lung. Archbishop José H. Gomez and the faithful throughout the archdiocese are continuing to pray for the 71-year-old pope, according […]
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