Leo XIV cancels all his audiences until October 20 due to his hospitalization

Pope León XIV has suspended all scheduled audiences until Tuesday, October 20. The cancellation follows the announcement that the pontiff will be hospitalized tomorrow to undergo surgery for the removal of a pulmonary nodule.

The Vatican released a statement confirming the medical procedure and the subsequent recovery period required for the Pope. No further details regarding his long-term health outlook were provided beyond the necessity of the operation.