Pope Leo XIV’s surgery at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome was successful, the Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday, 13 October. The Holy Father has already returned to his room.
Press Office Statement
The Holy See Press Office released a brief update via its Telegram channel, which Vatican News published on Tuesday at around 7:50 p.m. According to the statement, the procedure was successful, “in accordance with the planned time and course,” and the Holy Father has returned to his room. The Vatican said further information would be provided.
Background to the Surgery
The Pope announced the planned procedure on Sunday, 11 October, after the Angelus prayer. As we reported in our article on the discovery of a lesion in the Pope’s lung, doctors found a change in the lung, and surgery at the Gemelli clinic was scheduled for the first days of the week. The Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome is the hospital where previous popes were also treated, including Francis.
What It Means
For the faithful and those following the pontificate, the most important information for now is that the surgery went according to plan. Detailed information on recovery and any changes to the papal schedule is to be provided by the Holy See Press Office. The Vatican publishes its current events calendar on its website.
Update
“Good result of the #operation on #LeoneXIV, lasting about 90 minutes. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung cancer (adenocarcinoma polmonare), suspected in pre-operative tests. The Pope woke up properly and returned to his room” – reported Vatican News
According to the latest statement published by Vatican News: “Leo XIV had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. The diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma has been confirmed.”
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