Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Gemelli hospital in preparation for scheduled lung surgery this afternoon. The pontiff will undergo a procedure to remove a lung nodule. Hospitalization is expected to last approximately one week. Details surrounding the precise nature of the nodule have not been released, but the surgery was planned, indicating a proactive approach to the Pope’s health. The Vatican has yet to issue a detailed statement, but confirmed the Pope's admission to the Gemelli facility. Recovery is anticipated to take place within the hospital walls, with medical staff closely monitoring his condition. The public awaits further updates on Pope Leo XIV’s progress following the operation at Gemelli.