Pope Leo XIV successfully undergoes operation to remove nodule from lung
Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone an operation to remove a nodule from his lung.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV had a nodule removed from his lung via surgery.
- The operation took place at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
- The Pope publicly announced the minor, treatable nodule and scheduled surgery himself.
- The Holy See confirmed the surgery was successful and completed as planned.
- The exact nature of the nodule's diagnosis, including whether it is cancerous, has not been disclosed.
- Gemelli Hospital has a long history of serving pontiffs, including Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Francis.