# Pope Leo XIV Hospitalized for Lung Surgery

> Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital for lung surgery amid global prayers.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Hospitalized for Lung Surgery · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital for lung surgery amid global prayers. Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule at Rome’s…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-xiv-admitted-gemelli-hospital-lung-surgery.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-13T11:17:43.867+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, gemelli hospital, lung surgery, holy see press office, agostino gemelli university hospital, thoracic surgery, religion, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

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