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- Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery to remove a small, localized nodule from his lung and has returned to his room at Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
- The Holy See Press Office stated that the surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and that further information will follow.
- The Holy See Press Office issued the statement on Tuesday evening, 13 October, following the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery on 13 October to remove a small, localized lung nodule at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the procedure was completed as planned and within the expected timeframe.123
The statement released on Tuesday evening noted, “The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room. Further information will follow.” This update comes as the Vatican continues to monitor the Pope's health closely following the procedure.
Pope Leo XIV's return to his room marks a positive step in his recovery, and the Holy See is expected to provide additional updates on his condition in the coming days.
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“The Holy See Press Office said the surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and that further information will follow. The statement was issued on Tuesday evening, 13 October, after the procedure at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.”
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“Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.”
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