# Pope Leo XIV recovers after lung surgery

> Pope Leo XIV recovers after successful lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV recovers after lung surgery · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV recovers after successful lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in hospital after successful lung…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-xiv-holy-see-press-office-gemelli-15-october-2026.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-15T06:52:40.039+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, gemelli hospital, holy see press office, lung surgery, pope, medicine, religion, world
## Pope Leo XIV's surgery
Pope Leo XIV had lung surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
## Surgery details
Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during a three-hour procedure.
## Post-surgery progress
Pope Leo XIV had breakfast and lunch after a good night in hospital.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in hospital after successful lung surgery with no complications.