Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Surgery Due to Lung Nodule
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, successfully came through the operation and has been moved to his room.
According to an official statement by the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, in whom a lung nodule was detected, underwent a successful surgery at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome and was taken to his room.
The Operation at Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent a surgical procedure at the Gemelli Hospital located in Italy's capital, Rome.
First Statement After the Surgery
In the official statement, it was shared that the surgery, which proceeded as planned within the anticipated timeframe, was successfully completed and the Pope has returned to his room.
Detected During Routine Check-up
The 71-year-old US-born leader of the Catholic Church had been operated on after doctors detected a limited nodule in his lung during a routine health check-up.
Recovery Process and Messages from Leaders
The Vatican stated that the Pope is expected to recover in about a week following the surgery, while Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had also transmitted messages of support.