Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery for Lung Nodule

Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a "localized nodule in my lung," which was detected at "a very early stage and is well-localized." The surgery is scheduled to take place in the coming days at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome. During the Angelus address on Sunday, the Pope expressed gratitude for the spiritual support he has received and stated that he will follow his doctors' recommendations for the procedure. Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, confirmed that the operation is set for the first days of this week, with an estimated recovery time of about one week. The announcement was made on October 11, 2026.