Pope Leo XIV successfully operated on at Gemelli Hospital in Rome

Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery on Tuesday evening, October 13, at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, the Press Office of the Holy See announced. The operation was completed within the estimated timeframe and as planned, and the Pontiff returned to his room. The Vatican said that further information about his health would be provided.

The medical procedure took place after the Pope revealed during Sunday’s Angelus prayer that doctors had identified a nodule in his lung. The formation was recently discovered during medical examinations, at a very early stage, and is well-defined, according to statements he made.

Until new official information is released, the Vatican has provided no further details about the nature of the procedure or the recovery period. The announcement regarding the completion of the surgery was published by the Press Office of the Holy See and carried by Vatican News.