Italian-British director of the Holy See Press Office, since 2019
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a right‑lung nodule. Surgeons have confirmed lung adenocarcinoma and removed the lower lobe; doctors have said postoperative tests and X‑rays are normal and the pope has been discharged. The Vatican has not yet said whether additional treatment will be needed.
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say he is fit for discharge and his recovery is progressing normally; tests will determine if the cancer has spread and if further treatment is needed. The pope is continuing to monitor his health and may adjust travel plans for his November trip to South America.
The pope has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital following a 90-minute operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after a lung nodule was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma. Doctors say he is recovering well and will continue his recovery ahead of a planned trip to Latin America in early November.