VIDEO shows doctors praying the rosary before the Pope's surgery
Operation at Gemelli hospital was successful and without complications, according to medical report
Quick Look
- Pope Leo XIV underwent 90-minute surgery at the Gemelli hospital in Rome to remove a small nodule from his lung that confirmed the diagnosis of early-stage cancer.
- The operation was successful, without complications, and the pontiff woke up normally, returning to his room to recover.
- The Vatican said recovery should take about a week, with public engagements canceled until October 20.
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Why It Matters
Pope Leo XIV revealed the need for the operation last Sunday after tests detected a nodule in the lung, stating that the lesion was in its early stages and that doctors recommended removal.
A video shows a doctor praying before Pope Leo XIV's surgery, carried out this Tuesday (13), at the Gemelli hospital, in Rome, Italy. The pontiff underwent an operation to remove a small nodule from his lung that confirmed the diagnosis of lung cancer.
According to the medical report, the surgery lasted around 90 minutes, was completed successfully and had no complications. Leo XIV woke up normally and returned to the hospital room, where he recovered.
According to the note signed by doctor Luigi Carbone and professor Stefano Margaritora, the tests carried out before the surgery already pointed to the diagnosis. The tumor was found in a routine examination.
Leo XIV revealed the need for the operation last Sunday (11), after tests detected a nodule in the lung. He stated that the injury was at an early stage and that doctors recommended removal.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said recovery was expected to take about a week. Therefore, the pontiff canceled public commitments until October 20th. During hospitalization, you must continue working at the hospital.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Pope Leo XIV will resume his public activities after October 20, as indicated by the Vatican.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the exact size of the nodule removed?
- What is the specific type of lung cancer diagnosed?
- Will the pope need additional treatment after surgery?
