Pope Leo XIV’s Lung Nodule Surgery

Chronology

1. 11-10-2026
   Pope Leo Faces First Major Health Scare

   14 articles

   Pope Leo XIV, 71, has announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small, well-localized lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. He said it was detected at a very early stage and that he agreed to the operation on doctors’ advice. The Vatican…
2. 12-10-2026
   Pope Leo XIV Faces Lung Nodule Surgery

   6 articles

   Pope Leo XIV, 71, plans to undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a small, localized lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. The Vatican says the lesion was detected at a very early stage and anticipates about a week of recovery, but has not disclosed i…
3. 13-10-2026
   Pope Leo Faces Lung Nodule Surgery

   3 articles

   Pope Leo XIV, 71, is scheduled to enter Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a small, early-detected and well-contained lung nodule. The Vatican has not disclosed the exact timing of the operation, but estimates about a week for recovery; public events were cancelled thr…