Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, as planned, according to a statement from Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora released by the Holy See Press Office.
The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung, and tissue examined during the operation confirmed the diagnosis of “lung adenocarcinoma,” as suspected from tests conducted beforehand.
The Pope was in the operating room approximately three hours, while the operation itself lasted about 90 minutes. The doctors said it was successful and there were no complications.
Pope Leo awoke normally after surgery and, following a brief period of observation, returned to his room on the hospital’s 10th floor, according to the statement.
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Love this story, and these kinds of stories. This is what being a peacemaker looks like – it’s messy, painful, and oh so necessary. Just what the world needs now.
The Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with profound loss. For many others, the grief stretches back even further, tied to years of violence that predate this latest chapter.
For two men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, the killing of loved ones by those seen as enemies could have deepened the divide. Instead, it set them on an unexpected path toward understanding and reconciliation.
@AliRogin spoke with @maozinon and @AzizAbuSarah, who tell that story in their new book, “The Future Is Peace.”
@JamesMartinSJ My most sincere condolences, Father. May she be welcomed into the arms of her loving Father, and may His grace console you in your grief.
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Norwegian Trappist Bishop Erik Varden to preach the first papal Lenten retreat of his pontificate with the Roman Curia Feb. 22 to 27.
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Merry Christmas!
“In the Son made man, God gives us nothing less than his very self, in order to “redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own” (Titus 2:14). Born in the night is the One who redeems us from the night.”
-Pope Leo, Christmas Eve homily
Oh, how the heart warms at the yearly Christmas Eve tradition of answering calls, messages, and emails asking when the Christmas Masses will be. 🎄 ⛪️ 😂
“Listen, put it into your heart, my youngest and dearest son, that the thing that frightens you, the thing that afflicts you, is nothing… Am I not here, I who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Let nothing else worry you or disturb you.”
Father Zehnle died early this morning. May the Lord reward him for his labors and grant him the joyful rest that comes from beholding Him face to face.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.
Father Zehnle died early this morning. May the Lord reward him for his labors and grant him the joyful rest that comes from beholding Him face to face.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.
Father Zehnle died early this morning. May the Lord reward him for his labors and grant him the joyful rest that comes from beholding Him face to face.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.