Pope Leo Health Update: Vatican Says Pontiff Had ‘A Peaceful Night’ in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital Following Lung Surgery Despite Cancer Diagnosis

Pope Leo Health Update: The Vatican has said in a new press release that Pope Leo XIV enjoyed ‘a peaceful night’ at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome after surgery. The pope was recently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer. He underwent surgery to have the lower lobe of his right lung removed. 

Pope Leo Health Update: Vatican’s New Statement 

This afternoon, the Vatican released a press release with a reassuring update about Pope Leo’s health. “The Pope had a peaceful night. More information will follow later today” the press release stated. The 71 year old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. 

The procedure was said to have been successful, without any complications. He woke up normally after the operation and returned to his hospital room after a period of observation. 

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In previous statements, Vatican authorities stated that the anticipated hospital stay after the surgery was expected to be about one week. As of now, the Vatican has cancelled all of the pope’s appointments till October 20. 

Pope Leo Health Update: Pontiff Diagnosed with Lung Adenocarcinoma

The Vatican confirmed that an examination of tissue taken during surgery established a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer. Details of the cancer, such as its severity or stage, have not been made public.