Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome hospital for lung surgery
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, The Korea Times, Fox News, ANSA English.
What the sources say, in brief
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday to have surgery to remove a lung nodule, according to ANSA English and Le Monde in English. The Korea Times reported that the operation was expected to determine whether the lesion is malignant and whether other treatment is needed. Fox News reported that doctors described the growth as identified at a "very early stage." Le Monde in English said cardinals described the pontiff as calm and in good spirits on arrival. ANSA English reported that a thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora would perform the operation, which the Vatican Press Office said would take place Tuesday afternoon. The sources supplied are excerpts and the story is developing.
Key points
- ANSA English reported that Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday to have surgery on a lung nodule.
- The Korea Times reported that the surgery was expected to determine whether the lesion is malignant.
- Fox News reported that doctors said the growth was identified at a "very early stage.".
- Le Monde in English reported that cardinals said the pontiff was calm and in good spirits on arrival.
- ANSA English reported that the Vatican Press Office said a thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora would perform the operation.
What we know
- Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, according to ANSA English, Fox News and Le Monde in English.
- The Vatican Press Office said the operation would take place on Tuesday afternoon, according to ANSA English.
- A thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora will perform the operation, according to ANSA English.
- Fox News reported that doctors said the growth was identified at a "very early stage.".
What we don't know
- The Korea Times reported that the surgery should determine whether the lesion is malignant, so this remains unresolved in the sources.
What happens next
- The Vatican said the operation would take place on Tuesday afternoon, according to Le Monde in English and ANSA English.
- The Korea Times reported that the operation should determine whether other treatment is needed.
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Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome hospital for lung surgery. Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday to have surgery to remove a lung nodule, according to ANSA English and Le Monde in English. The Korea Times reported that the operation was expected to determine whether the lesion is malignant and whether other treatment is needed. Fox News reported that doctors described the growth as identified at a "very early stage." Le Monde in English said cardinals described the pontiff as calm and in good spirits on arrival. ANSA English reported that a thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora would perform the operation, which the Vatican Press Office said would take place Tuesday afternoon. The sources supplied are excerpts and the story is developing. Covered by 4 publications. Le Monde in English: Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome hospital for lung surgery. The Korea Times: Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Fox News: Pope Leo arrives at hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule. ANSA English: Surgery on pope underway at Gemelli Hospital.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome hospital for lung surgery Cardinals said the pontiff was calm and in good spirits as he arrived at Gemelli Hospital in the Italian capital on Tuesday. The Vatican said the operation, to remove a nodule on his lung, was to take place on Tuesday afternoon. 13 Oct · Tier 2
- The Korea Times South Korea Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome's Gemelli hospital ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, officials said, an operation that should determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed. After a quick drive from the Vatican, Leo walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance and wave 13 Oct · Tier 3
- Fox News United States Pope Leo arrives at hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for lung nodule removal after doctors said the growth was identified at a "very early stage." 13 Oct · Tier 3
- ANSA English Italy Surgery on pope underway at Gemelli Hospital (ANSA) - ROME, 13 OTT - Surgery on Pope Leo to remove a lung nodule is underway at Gemelli Hospital, the hospital said. The operation is expected to take a couple of hours. (ANSA). Read article... 13 Oct · Tier 3
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