The Pope's operation to remove a nodule from his lung was successful.

The Vatican's press office announced that a lung surgery performed on Pope Leo XIV to remove a pulmonary nodule has concluded successfully. According to the official statements, the medical intervention finished positively, within the expected timeframe, and strictly according to plan.

This event highlights the evolving nature of Vatican medical communications regarding pontifical health. Over the past half-century, reporting on the health of popes has transitioned from the strict secrecy that characterized the tenure of John XXIII to the detailed medical bulletins provided during the papacy of Pope Francis.