Pope Francis’s Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule Successfully Completed
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis's surgery to remove a lung nodule was successfully completed as planned and on schedule.
Madison, WI, October 13, 2026 — The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has undergone surgery to remove a lung nodule, with the procedure being successfully completed as planned and on schedule.
The announcement came from the Holy See Press Office, confirming the successful outcome of the operation. The surgery was conducted to address a lung nodule, a small growth detected in the Pope’s lung. No further details regarding the nature of the nodule or its significance were immediately provided.
Pope Francis, 86, has a history of respiratory issues. In July 2021, he underwent surgery for a colon condition, and he previously had part of one lung removed in his youth due to illness. He also suffered from severe bronchitis that led to hospitalization earlier this year.
The Vatican stated that the surgery proceeded according to the scheduled timeline. Further updates on the Pope’s condition and recovery are expected to be released by the Holy See Press Office.
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