The procession of the Lord of Miracles arrived at the Vatican and was greeted by Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday, October 11, that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a pulmonary nodule detected during recent medical examinations. The procedure is scheduled to take place shortly before his planned apostolic visit to Peru. Despite the upcoming surgery, the Pope appeared in St. Peter's Square following the Sunday Angelus prayer to greet devotees participating in the procession of the Lord of Miracles. During the event, he expressed gratitude for the prayers offered by the faithful regarding his health. Following the announcement, various public figures and religious bodies, including the Argentine Catholic bishops and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori, have publicly expressed their solidarity and well-wishes for the Pope's recovery.