Pope Leo XIV at the Gemelli: he is to undergo surgery this afternoon

Vatican City, 13 Oct. (LaPresse) – Pope Leo XIV left the Vatican at around 1.00 pm to go to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he is to undergo surgery to remove a lump from his lung. The Pontiff exited through the Porta del Perugino and greeted those present. He is due to undergo surgery this afternoon, according to the Holy See Press Office. “As announced,” reads a statement, “Pope Leo XIV has gone to the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital for admission. This afternoon, he will undergo surgery for the lung nodule by the thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora. Further information will be provided this evening.”