BREAKING NEWS Pope Leo XIV's Surgery was Successful but Revealed Cancer and He is Now Remaining in Hospital According to a Vatican Release

VATICAN CITY - — The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday evening, October 13, that Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. UPDATE - Cancer was found upon examination of the nodule.

SEE UPDATE - BREAKING News Pope Leo XIV's Surgery Reveals Cancer in the Lung Nodule Removed at the Hospital in the Latest from the Vatican

The scheduled procedure to remove a small, localized lung nodule went smoothly and concluded within the anticipated timeframe. The Pontiff has since returned to his room to rest. Additional details regarding his condition and recovery will be provided in upcoming updates.

“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.”