This intervention marks the first hospital stay for the leader of the Catholic Church in the 17 months since he became the first U.S.-born pope. Daily administrative work at the Vatican will continue, though major decisions requiring his approval will be deferred during a recovery period that is expected to last approximately one week.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Vatican Reports Successful Lung Surgery for Pope Leo XIV
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A localized pulmonary mass was removed from the 71 year old pontiff on Tuesday during an operation at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Holy See reported that Pope Leo XIV has returned to his room and is recovering after surgeons successfully excised a small nodule that was detected at an early stage during a routine medical examination.
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