Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery: news

Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery at Rome Hospital on Tuesday

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome on Tuesday morning to undergo surgery for the removal of a lung nodule.

The 71-year-old pontiff personally disclosed the medical development during his traditional Sunday Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, stating that routine medical checkups had detected a small, localized nodule at an early stage. Following recommendations from his medical team, the Pope opted to proceed promptly with surgical excision.

Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni confirmed that the nodule was identified without associated symptoms of infection or inflammation. Post-operative recovery and hospitalization are projected to last approximately one week. While the pontiff maintained his regular schedule on Monday, his hospitalization on Tuesday will require temporary adjustments to his public agenda and papal liturgical engagements.