Pope underwent surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on October 13 to remove a nodule from his lung
Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, May 3, 2026. Vatican media/ Reuters
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors confirmed a day earlier that he would not require further treatment following surgery to remove a nodule from his lung, according to Vatican News.
Doctors said in a written statement that the removed tumour was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localised.
“A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” they reportedly said.
The pope underwent surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on October. 13 to remove a nodule from his lung.
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The Vatican said the 90-minute operation was successful and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed using video-assisted surgery. A histological examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.
He was discharged Saturday, while the Vatican had previously cancelled his engagements through Oct. 20 to allow him to recover.
