Pope Leo Undergoes Lung Surgery for Tumour at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Pope Leo has undergone surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a tumour from his lung. The Vatican confirmed the procedure took place, with His Holiness previously stating the growth was 'contained' and identified 'at a very early stage'.

This medical intervention marks another instance of the Pope receiving care at the Gemelli, a facility often referred to as 'the Pope's hospital' due to its history of treating pontiffs.

The Vatican released limited details regarding the Pope's recovery, which is standard practice in such situations. Historically, the health of popes has been a matter of intense public and diplomatic interest, particularly given the geopolitical influence wielded by the Holy See.