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Pope Leo XIV, 71, is undergoing surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a small lung nodule discovered during routine checks. The Vatican describes the procedure as low-risk and early-stage, with a one-week recovery expected. All public appointments are paused until October 20, but the Pope plans to proceed with his November trip to South America.
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests. The 71-year-old pontiff announced the procedure during Sunday's Angelus address, describing the lesion as early-stage and circumscribed. While the Vatican expects a one-week recovery, the timing raises questions about the urgency of the diagnosis and its potential impact on his planned November trip to South America.
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a small lung nodule discovered during routine checks. The 71-year-old pontiff, who is the first American-born pope, announced the procedure during his Sunday address in St. Peter’s Square, describing the lesion as localized and detected at an early stage. Vatican officials expect a one-week recovery period and state that normal operations will continue, though decisions requiring the pope’s signature will be paused. The surgery is not expected to affect his planned November trip to Latin America.
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule detected during routine checks. The 71-year-old pontiff is expected to recover in one week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with no impact on his November trip to Latin America.
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery this week to remove a localized lung nodule discovered during routine checks. The Vatican confirmed the procedure will take place at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with an expected recovery period of one week. Leo described the lesion as 'circumscribed' and detected at an early stage. While the Vatican will continue normal operations, decisions requiring the pope’s signature will be paused. Leo intends to proceed with his planned November trip to Latin America, though the impact of the surgery on the itinerary remains uncertain.
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery this week to remove a small, localized lung nodule discovered during routine medical checks. The Vatican confirmed the procedure will take place at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with an estimated recovery period of one week. Leo described the lesion as 'circumscribed' and found at an early stage, stating he is following doctors' advice to act. While the Vatican will continue normal operations, decisions requiring the pope’s signature will be paused. Leo has expressed intent to proceed with his planned November trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, though the impact of the surgery on the itinerary remains uncertain.
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a small, localized lung nodule detected during routine medical checks. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed the procedure is scheduled for early this week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with an estimated one-week recovery period. While the Vatican will continue normal operations, decisions requiring the pope's signature will be paused. The 71-year-old pontiff, who maintains an active lifestyle, intends to proceed with his planned November trip to Latin America, though the impact of the surgery remains uncertain.
Pope Francis visited Rome's Gemelli hospital for diagnostic tests after his general audience at the Vatican, returning afterwards. The 87-year-old pope had been admitted to the hospital several times last year for bronchitis and intestinal surgery. Despite still feeling a bit of a cold, he is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and make an appearance at a noontime prayer in the coming days.
Pope Francis has been discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he was recovering from abdominal surgery. The 86-year-old was surrounded by security as he left and was assisted into a waiting car. He had resumed his work from the hospital and will be taken back to the Vatican following his release. The Pontiff also visited children in the Pediatric Oncology and Children’s Neurosurgery ward.
Pope Francis is set to be discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome tomorrow morning following his recent abdominal surgery. The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirmed that the Pope's clinical course is proceeding normally and his blood test results are within the normal range. During his hospital stay, Pope Francis visited the children's cancer ward and presented each child with a Rosary and a book. He thanked the medical personnel for their professionalism and efforts to alleviate the suffering of others.
Pope Francis is recovering well after undergoing abdominal surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and is expected to be discharged by the end of the week, according to Vatican officials. The pope has been spending his time working, reading texts, and in prayer, and there have been no complications in his post-operative course. The announcement of his expected discharge comes after an email from the Dean of the College of Cardinals circulated in the Italian media saying the pope would be discharged Thursday or Friday. Pope Francis is expected to take the month of July off for vacation and recovery before making several international trips in August.
Pope Francis is recovering well from his abdominal surgery and is apyretic and haemodynamically stable. He recited the Angelus prayer in private and had lunch with staff who have been assisting him during his stay in the private apartment of Gemelli hospital.
Pope Francis is recovering well after his laparotomy and abdominal wall plastic surgery on Wednesday. He is using an armchair and reading newspapers, and his clinical picture is progressively improving. The Pope is expected to resume normal activities and travel after a rest period. Messages of closeness and best wishes for a speedy recovery continue to pour in from around the world.
Pope Francis is in good overall condition and spent a quiet night after his laparotomy and abdominal wall plastic surgery. He is alert and breathing on his own, and routine follow-up examinations are good. The Pope has expressed his gratitude for the messages of closeness and affection and has asked for continued prayers. Well-wishes for his speedy recovery continue to pour in from around the world. His audiences have been suspended until 18 June, and he will stay in the hospital for 5 to 7 days as a standard precaution.
Pope Francis underwent a second intestinal surgery in two years to treat a "recurrent, painful and worsening" constriction of the intestine. The 86-year-old pontiff will be hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital for several days after undergoing a laparotomy and abdominal wall plastic surgery with prosthesis. Francis had part of one lung removed when he was young and also suffers from sciatica nerve pain. The Vatican recently confirmed a travel-filled August for the pope, including a four-day visit to Portugal and a similarly long trip to Mongolia.