Leo XIV is carrying on with his duties as usual at the Vatican this Monday morning, October 12, 2026, the Holy See Press Office reported. It also stated that the pulmonary nodule was detected during “routine check-ups.” The date of the Holy Father’s admission to hospital for surgery is not yet confirmed. On Sunday, the Pope’s announcement took the faithful and the Roman Curia by surprise. After praying the midday Angelus, he said: Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers. While the date of the operation has Read More…

Leo keeping regular schedule in lead-up to surgery