Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome’s Gemelli hospital ahead of surgery to remove lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”