Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery at Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule discovered on his lung. The surgery is scheduled to take place at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Detroit, MI, October 11, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has announced plans to undergo surgery to remove a nodule detected on his lung. The procedure is slated to occur in the coming days.
The Holy Father is expected to be treated at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, a prominent medical institution in Italy known for treating high-profile patients.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the surgery beyond “in the coming days” were not immediately available. The nature of the nodule, such as whether it is benign or malignant, was also not specified in the announcement.
Gemelli hospital, officially known as Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, is affiliated with the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and has a long-standing reputation for advanced medical care. It has previously hosted procedures for several pontiffs.
The announcement of the surgery comes as part of the Pope’s public schedule. Further updates are anticipated from the Vatican press office as the date of the procedure approaches and following its completion.
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