Pope Leo XIV's surgery at Gemelli Hospital successfully completed
The Vatican issued a statement regarding the health status of Pope Leo XIV, who underwent an operation in Rome, announcing that he returned to his room after a successful surgery.
The Vatican announced that the operation of Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, was completed as planned and successfully.
First Statement Following the Surgery
In an official statement made by the Vatican Press Office, it was announced that the operation undergone by Pope Leo XIV was completed within the anticipated time frame and as planned.
The statement expressed that the surgery resulted successfully, the Pope has returned to his hospital room, and further information will be shared in the upcoming process.
Admitted to Hospital Due to Lung Nodule
The 71-year-old US-born leader of the Catholic Church had been taken into surgery after doctors detected a limited nodule in his lung.
The Vatican Press Office had previously shared with the public that the nodule in question was noticed during a routine health check.
Recovery Process and Messages from Italian Leaders
Vatican officials informed the public that the Pope is expected to recover in about a week following the operation.
Meanwhile, Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had also conveyed get-well support messages to the Pope.