Pope Leo XIV entered the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome for the operation of a lung nodule, as he had announced himself.
The Holy See Press Office announced by the end of the morning of October 13 that, as had been announced, Pope Leo XIV had gone to the hospital to be admitted. He was operated on by the thoracic surgery medical team led by Dr. Stefano Margaritora.
The Holy Father arrived at the Gemelli Polyclinic, amid about a hundred people and media outlets patiently waiting for his arrival. At the entrance to the hospital, barrier tapes kept the passage clear for his entry.
His arrival was accompanied by cheers and well-wishes; gradually, the expectation turned into hope when, through the hospital’s main entrance, a black van carried the Pope, who, with his hand, greeted those present and offered them a smile that emanated peace and optimism.
Those present and the faithful of the world prayed for his recovery, but later the Holy See announced that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. This news concerns millions of Catholic faithful.
Although it was said that the pope is recovering normally from the operation, details of the follow-up treatment and how it might affect the Pontiff’s plans have not been disclosed.
