Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery at Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli Hospital at 1:07 p.m. for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Crowds gathered both inside and outside the facility starting early in the morning to offer prayers and well wishes for his recovery.
As the pope arrived, people expressed their support through applause, shouts, and demonstrations of affection. Beccalli, the rector of the Catholic University which operates the hospital, said the community accompanies the pope with prayer and gratitude for his teaching to prioritize human dignity and build peace and dialogue.
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- Official source@VaticanNewsPope in Gemelli Hospital in the embrace of people: 'We are with you, win this battle!'
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- Official source@VaticanNewsPope at Gemelli, surrounded by people's affection: 'We are with you, win this battle!'
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- Official source@VaticanNewsPope receives affection from all at Gemelli: 'we are with you, win this battle!'
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- Official source@VaticanNewsPope in Gemelli hospital, people's affection: 'We are with You, win this battle!'
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- Reporting@tkkbsPápež v nemocnici Gemelli v objatí ľudí: „Sme s tebou, vyhraj tento boj!“
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 13, 5:10 AM Vatican News Slovenčina Pápež v nemocnici Gemelli v objatí ľudí: „Sme s tebou, vyhraj tento boj!“
- Oct 14, 1:00 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Pápež v nemocnici Gemelli v objatí ľudí: „Sme s tebou, vyhraj tento boj!“
- Oct 13, 5:10 AM Vatican News Latviešu Pāvests Džemelli slimnīcā cilvēku apskāvienos: "Esam ar Tevi, uzvari šajā cīņā!"
- Oct 13, 4:35 AM Vatican News Shqip Papa në Gemelli, i rrethuar nga përqafimi i njerëzve: «Jemi me ty, fitoje këtë betejë!»
- Oct 13, 4:55 AM Vatican News Čeština Lev XIV. v rukou špičkových odborníků kliniky Gemelli
- Oct 13, 4:30 AM Vatican News Português Papa recebe o carinho de todos no Gemelli: “estamos com você, vença esta batalha!”
More on Pope Leo XIV
- Oct 22, 1:46 PM PT · 57 sources Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus
- Oct 22, 1:31 PM PT · 46 sources Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm no further treatment is necessary
- Oct 22, 1:31 PM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
- Oct 22, 1:21 PM PT Chicago artist creates Marian icon for Pope Leo XIV, who will keep the image in his bedroom
- Oct 22, 1:17 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV is cancer-free
- Oct 22, 1:00 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic schools to help young people
- Oct 22, 12:43 PM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV meets American Jewish Committee
- Oct 22, 12:12 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
- Oct 22, 12:11 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
- Oct 22, 11:21 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
- Oct 22, 10:39 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to hold private audience with Villanova, Notre Dame teams
- Oct 22, 10:13 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV invites 2027 World Youth Day participants
- Oct 22, 9:05 AM PT Pope Leo XIV and the Pressure to Be Perfect: “Many Give Up Before Even Trying”
- Oct 22, 8:30 AM PT A Global Symphony of Prayer: 16 Readers Share Ways They Prayed for Pope Leo XIV
- Oct 22, 8:20 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
- Oct 22, 8:07 AM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 new members to International Theological Commission
- Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Leandro Machado Silvestre as bishop of Guajará-Mirim
- Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 21 sources Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience on October 21, 2026, emphasizing marriage and family
- Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 23 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Holiness in History conference
- Oct 22, 7:28 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas presented to Dutch and Flemish bishops
- Oct 22, 6:18 AM PT · 61 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Oct 22, 5:20 AM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Synod on Synodality
- Oct 22, 4:30 AM PT · 3 sources COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV
- Oct 22, 4:01 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants of Congress on Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities
- Oct 22, 3:55 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV emphasizes protecting marriage at general audience
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