# Cardinal Parolin: Pope Leo's Serenity

> Cardinal Parolin says Pope Leo XIV remains calm after surgery announcement.
- Title: Cardinal Parolin: Pope Leo's Serenity · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: Cardinal Parolin says Pope Leo XIV remains calm after surgery announcement. Cardinal Parolin praised Pope Leo XIV's serenity as he prepares for surgery to…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/parolin-i-spoke-with-the-pope-an-example-of-great-serenity.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-13T10:11:03.04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, cardinal parolin, vatican, lung nodule, surgery, serenity, religion, world
## Pope Leo's surgery
Cardinal Parolin spoke with reporters about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming surgery to remove a lung nodule.

> We were all struck by his serenity
## Pope's serenity
Cardinal Parolin described Pope Leo's calm composure during the surgery announcement.

> We hope, as he said, that we are right at the beginning of this difficulty
## Surgery details
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for a lung nodule confined to a limited area.

> It was a condition which, thank God, was detected immediately
## Global support
Cardinal Parolin noted worldwide affection for Pope Leo as he recovers from surgery.

> This shows how much Pope Leo is loved, appreciated and followed by everyone
## Key takeaway

Cardinal Parolin praised Pope Leo XIV's serenity as he prepares for surgery to remove a lung nodule.