Pope Leo XIV–Gemelli Hospital: full timeline

Every report in this developing story, from the first to the latest.

  1. Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

    The pontiff is recovering after a scheduled procedure to excise a localized pulmonary growth.

  2. Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer Following Successful Removal of Right Lung Lobe

    The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma after doctors successfully removed the lower lobe of his right lung during a 90-minute procedure at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

  3. Vatican Releases First Photos of Pope Leo XIV Celebrating Mass After Lung Cancer Surgery

    The Holy See published images of the pontiff leading a private liturgy for medical staff at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

  4. Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital Following Lung Cancer Surgery

    Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican four days after undergoing a lobectomy to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung.