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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Vatican reported that the nodule was discovered during routine medical checkups and is well-localized in an early stage.

The Prefectura of the Pontifical House canceled all public and private audiences until Tuesday, Oct. 20. The surgery was performed by a thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora, and the Pope is expected to spend approximately one week in recovery.

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed the early detection of the nodule, while Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin noted the unexpected nature of the news. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the longtime secretary to St. John Paul II, offered prayers for the Pope, noting that the surgery coincides with the anniversary of the miracle of the sun in Fatima.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 14 October

Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery

Earlier version, Wednesday 14 October

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery

Earlier version, Wednesday 14 October

Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for lung nodule

Earlier version, Tuesday 13 October

Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery at Gemelli Hospital

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 13, 1:01 AM Alfa y Omega Español El Papa ingresará este martes en el hospital para que le extirpen el nódulo
  2. Oct 13, 4:18 AM Exaudi Español Bajo el amparo del Gemelli: la Iglesia se une en oración ante la operación quirúrgica del Papa León XIV
  3. Oct 13, 6:51 AM Religión en Libertad Español León XIV estará una semana de recuperación tras ser operado, con éxito, de un nódulo en el pulmón
  4. Oct 13, 8:14 AM Canção Nova Português Igreja em oração
  5. Oct 13, 12:34 AM Diocese of Leiria–Fátima Português Papa internado para cirurgia a nódulo no pulmão
  6. Oct 13, 10:38 AM The Texas Catholic Prayers for pope ahead of surgery invoke Our Lady of Fatima on miracle of sun anniversary
  7. Oct 13, 9:59 AM The Monitor Prayers for Pope ahead of surgery invoke Our Lady of Fatima on miracle of sun anniversary
  8. Oct 13, 11:05 AM Catholic Review Prayers for pope ahead of surgery invoke Our Lady of Fatima on miracle of sun anniversary

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  5. Oct 22, 1:17 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV is cancer-free
  6. Oct 22, 1:00 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic schools to help young people
  7. Oct 22, 12:43 PM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV meets American Jewish Committee
  8. Oct 22, 12:12 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  9. Oct 22, 12:11 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
  10. Oct 22, 11:21 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
  11. Oct 22, 10:39 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to hold private audience with Villanova, Notre Dame teams
  12. Oct 22, 10:13 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV invites 2027 World Youth Day participants
  13. Oct 22, 9:05 AM PT Pope Leo XIV and the Pressure to Be Perfect: “Many Give Up Before Even Trying”
  14. Oct 22, 8:30 AM PT A Global Symphony of Prayer: 16 Readers Share Ways They Prayed for Pope Leo XIV
  15. Oct 22, 8:20 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
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  17. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Leandro Machado Silvestre as bishop of Guajará-Mirim
  18. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 21 sources Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience on October 21, 2026, emphasizing marriage and family
  19. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 23 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Holiness in History conference
  20. Oct 22, 7:28 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas presented to Dutch and Flemish bishops
  21. Oct 22, 6:18 AM PT · 61 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  22. Oct 22, 5:20 AM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Synod on Synodality
  23. Oct 22, 4:30 AM PT · 3 sources COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV
  24. Oct 22, 4:01 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants of Congress on Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities
  25. Oct 22, 3:55 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV emphasizes protecting marriage at general audience

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