Pope Leo XIV to be hospitalized in Rome on Tuesday for a lung operation
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, The Guardian UK, The Guardian World, Channels Television, Euronews, News24 and 3 more.
What the sources say, in brief
Pope Leo XIV is to be admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth, or nodule, from his lung, according to the Vatican as reported by News24. Euronews reported that he arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital for the procedure, and The Guardian said the surgery is deemed low risk and could take place on the afternoon of his arrival. The Globe and Mail said the nodule was found during a checkup and is 'well contained', as Leo said. Egypt Independent described it as his first hospital stay since the start of his pontificate. Le Monde in English reported that his audiences have been canceled until October 20, and that he is expected to recover in time for a planned Latin America visit from November 6 to 17.
Key points
- News24 reported that the Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning for lung surgery.
- The Guardian reported that the operation to remove a small growth from the lung is deemed low risk.
- The Globe and Mail reported that the small nodule was found during a checkup and is 'well contained'.
- Le Monde in English reported that Leo's audiences have been canceled until October 20.
- Egypt Independent reported that the 71-year-old pontiff disclosed the nodule to the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
What we know
- The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital for lung surgery, according to News24.
- The surgery removes a small growth, described as a pulmonary nodule, according to Channels Television.
- The Globe and Mail reported the nodule was found during a checkup and is 'well contained'.
- The Guardian reported the surgery is deemed low risk.
- Le Monde in English reported Leo's audiences have been canceled until October 20.
What happens next
- Le Monde in English reported Leo is expected to recover in time for a planned visit to Latin America from November 6 to 17.
Sources differ: The sources differ on timing, with Euronews and The Guardian describing him as already arriving or admitted, while News24 and CBS News say admission is planned for Tuesday.
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Pope Leo XIV to be hospitalized in Rome on Tuesday for a lung operation. Pope Leo XIV is to be admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth, or nodule, from his lung, according to the Vatican as reported by News24. Euronews reported that he arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital for the procedure, and The Guardian said the surgery is deemed low risk and could take place on the afternoon of his arrival. The Globe and Mail said the nodule was found during a checkup and is 'well contained', as Leo said. Egypt Independent described it as his first hospital stay since the start of his pontificate. Le Monde in English reported that his audiences have been canceled until October 20, and that he is expected to recover in time for a planned Latin America visit from November 6 to 17. Covered by 9 publications. Le Monde in English: Pope Leo XIV to be hospitalized in Rome on Tuesday for a lung operation. The Guardian UK: Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung. The Guardian World: Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung. Channels Television: Pope Heads To Hospital For Lung Operation. Euronews: Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome's Gemelli hospital for lung operation, Vatican says. News24: News24 | Pope to enter hospital on Tuesday for lung operation. The Globe and Mail: Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove small growth on lung. Egypt Independent: Pope Leo in the hospital as surgery to remove growth on his lung scheduled for Tuesday. CBS News: Pope Leo to be admitted to hospital Tuesday ahead of lung surgery.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France Pope Leo XIV to be hospitalized in Rome on Tuesday for a lung operation Leo's audiences have been canceled until October 20. He is expected to recover in time for a planned visit to Latin America from November 6 to 17. 12 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung Leo arrived at hospital on Tuesday for the surgery, which is deemed low risk and could take place this afternoon Pope Leo has been admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth from his lung, a discovery a top Vatican cardinal said had come “like a bolt out of the blue”. In 13 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung Leo arrived at hospital on Tuesday for the surgery, which is deemed low risk and could take place this afternoon Pope Leo has been admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth from his lung, a discovery a top Vatican cardinal said had come “like a bolt out of the blue”. In 13 Oct · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Pope Heads To Hospital For Lung Operation The surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule, or small growth of tissue in the lung, will mark the pope's first hospitalisation since he became head of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025. 13 Oct · Tier 2
- Euronews France Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome's Gemelli hospital for lung operation, Vatican says The pope announced the surgery on Sunday, the first time a pontiff has made a personal medical announcement of this kind. 13 Oct · Tier 3
- News24 South Africa News24 | Pope to enter hospital on Tuesday for lung operation Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning for an operation to remove a lump from his lung, the Vatican said. · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove small growth on lung The small nodule was found during a checkup and is ‘well contained,’ Leo says 13 Oct · Tier 3
- Egypt Independent Egypt Pope Leo in the hospital as surgery to remove growth on his lung scheduled for Tuesday Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to the hospital for surgery Tuesday to remove a small growth on his lung, in what is his first stay in hospital since the start of his pontificate. The 71-year-old pontiff told the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday that doctors had discovered a “nodule” on 13 Oct · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Pope Leo to be admitted to hospital Tuesday ahead of lung surgery Catholics around the world are praying for the health of Pope Leo, who revealed over the weekend that he needs to undergo lung surgery. Chris Livesay has the latest from Rome. 13 Oct · Tier 3
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