Surgery at Gemelli in Rome lasted about 90 minutes. Video-assisted. No complications. He woke up normally and is back in his room on the 10th floor. Tests during the operation confirmed pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The nodule had shown up on a routine check. He told the crowd Sunday it was small, well-contained, and caught early. Schedule is clear through October 20. Vatican has not said yet if he will need more treatment. First hospital stay of the pontificate.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck1wvd9dvv22o
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-leo-enter-hospital-tuesday-surgery-lung-nodule-2026-10-13/
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