Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Planned Lung Surgery This Week
Vatican spokesman announced Pope Leo XIV will undergo planned surgery this week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a nodular lesion in his lung.
Detroit, MI, October 11, 2026 — Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undergo planned surgery this week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, according to an announcement from a Vatican spokesman. The procedure is intended to remove a nodular lesion discovered in his lung.
The Vatican spokesman confirmed the details of the upcoming surgery, stating that the Pope will be treated at the well-known Gemelli Hospital. The hospital has a history of providing care to pontiffs.
Details regarding the specific date of the surgery within the current week, the nature of the nodular lesion beyond its classification, or the projected recovery timeline were not immediately available from the spokesman. The announcement did not specify whether the lesion was found to be benign or malignant.
Gemelli Hospital, located in Rome, is a prominent medical institution known for its advanced facilities and has previously hosted high-profile patients, including several popes seeking medical treatment. The hospital’s medical staff will perform the procedure.
Further information is expected to be released by the Vatican as developments occur. The operation is described as ‘planned,’ indicating it was not an emergency procedure.
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