Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung Oct. 13 was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
“The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room. Further information will follow.”
The Holy See Press Office issued the statement Tuesday evening, following Pope Leo’s surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.




