Pope Leo XIV was hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome prior to undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Medical professionals confirmed the presence of a malignant tumor—specifically, adenocarcinoma in the lung.
During the procedure, which lasted approximately 90 minutes, the Pope was in the operating room for about three hours. Doctors have reported that the operation went smoothly without complications.
Background
- On October 11, Pope Leo XIV announced that a localized nodule in his lung was discovered during a medical examination.
- At 71 years old, he became Pope in May 2025, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Earlier this year, Pope Francis was hospitalized due to bilateral pneumonia.
- Pope Leo XIV is the first Roman Pope from the United States in history.
