Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he is expected to undergo surgery later today to remove a nodule from his lung.
The procedure will be performed by a thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora. The Vatican has announced that further updates on the Pope’s condition will be released this evening.
A special security plan has reportedly been put in place for the Pope’s hospital stay. The measures include monitoring access to and from the hospital, as well as protecting his personal medical information.
To ensure Pope Leo XIV’s privacy, medical tests and examinations are reportedly being recorded using alphanumeric codes or pseudonyms.
Meanwhile, news of the planned surgery has raised concern among the faithful and officials.
