Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital

Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital for surgery to remove a small lung nodule.

Surgery scheduled for Tuesday

The Pope will undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon with the hospital’s thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora.

Pope greets hospital staff

Pope Leo greeted hospital staff and patients before entering, with visitors and religious sisters praying for him.

“I wanted to be here to greet the Holy Father”

Global prayers for Pope

Religious leaders and universities worldwide expressed support, with prayers for Pope Leo’s recovery.

“We accompany him with our prayers, mindful of the close bond between our university and the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital Foundation”