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While shock and alarm over Pope Leo’s diagnosis seem to be the operative words, important to remember Leo’s own words describing the nodule as “small” and “early stage;” until further tests return, nothing else is known and it’s possible that the doctors got all of it by removing the lower lobe.🙏

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🛑 UPDATE: Doctors have removed Pope’s lower lobe of the right lung.. The histological examination confirms the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The operation went well and no complications occurred.

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More information to come shortly.

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VATICAN: The surgery was successful, completed on schedule and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room.

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As Pope is admitted to Gemelli for surgery this afternoon, Vatican advises that further information will be forthcoming this evening.

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VATICAN: “As announced, Pope Leo has arrived at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital to be admitted. This afternoon, he will undergo surgery for a pulmonary nodule, performed by the thoracic surgery team led by Dr. Stefano Margaritora.”

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Not often, if ever, do you see an Archbishop of the Military Services in the US meet with the Pope, then literally right after releasing a major statement obliging Catholics to not participate in a firing squad. These are the unfortunate times we find ourselves in.

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“The US military generally enjoys a good reputation in the world. Is there really a value to throwing them in the same boat with terrorists by broadcasting the image of the execution of a man in a wheel chair to the whole world?”

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“Will the exposure of a live-stream to the young and impressionable during the 250th anniversary year of our independence be able to be repaired?”

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The Pope received Archbishop Broglio of the Military Archdiocese this morning; he just released the following statement “…do we really want to imitate the terrorists of this world and make a public spectacle of barbarically killing our adversaries?”

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Should read *surgery*. Apologies!

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Pope will enter hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove lung nodule

Cardinal Tobin weighs in on Pope’s surgery and recovery: “I think the one concern I would have is one of the stops, or maybe two, in the Latin American tour, at a very high altitude. And you need to be careful if you have issues with your lungs.” www.americamagazine.org/vatican-disp...

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Following the news of the pope’s imminent hospitalization, messages of good wishes and prayers for his health have arrived from church leaders in all parts of the world.

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Update from Prefect of the Papal Household: Due to Pope Leo’s sugary and recovery, all papal audiences are cancelled until Tuesday, October 20.

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Cardinal Cupich: “Capital punishment is unacceptable in any case. The planned broadcast of the taking of a life by firing squad is nothing short of performative barbarism. Do we really want our children, who will inevitably view it, exposed to the pornography of a state-sponsored slaying?”

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VATICAN: Pope Leo will be admitted to Gemelli Hospital “tomorrow late morning” to undergo surgery for a lung nodule. Cardinal Tagle to preside at Wednesday Mass marking end of week-long meeting of Bishops on the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia.

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Ansa Italian News Agency tonight on Pope Leo: “Reports indicate that the decision to operate was reached quickly following diagnostic tests; specifically, a PET scan was ordered after a check-up to further investigate an issue that had come to light.”

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Ansa News Agency reports Vatican sources indicate that Pope Leo “chose to schedule the surgery early specifically to ensure he is in full health for the highly anticipated trip to Latin America,” beginning Nov 6-17.

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“The Pope had undergone a check-up in recent days for what was thought to be inflammation. Once the nodule was discovered, it was decided to operate without delay: at the beginning of the week, on Monday or Tuesday. There is great confidence regarding the surgery and recovery time.” @Corriere

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While papal health scares are nothing new, when they do come they are jarring. That said, beginning with John Paul’s and through Francis’ papacy, there’s a new level of transparency when it comes to papal health. Let’s continue to pray for Pope Leo as he undergoes surgery this week and recovery.

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Vatican sources say Pope’s surgery to remove lung nodule is scheduled early next week and recovery is expected to take one week.

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“The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.”

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BREAKING from Pope Leo: “Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized.”

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“Indeed, art is a creative process through which human beings, in imitation of God’s work, shape matter and imbue it with a transcendent meaning. In this way, works of art become a sign of that beauty which reawakens the eyes of the heart and mind, directing the human person towards what is above.”

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Pope to Museum Directors from around the world: “Matter is malleable: it can be shaped according to the artist’s ideas in order to express an intuition, giving body or sound to emotions, dreams and words.”

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Pope to Greek-Melkite Bishops: “In many of the traditional lands of your Church, the faithful are beset by war, unrest, religious extremism and economic distress. Through you, I would like to say to your beloved Church: I am with you. The entire Catholic Church is with you.”

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In sign of continuity with his predecessor, Pope Leo appoints Vatican Liturgy Office’s #2 Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola, O.F.M as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica; per usual, the name game played out on social media these past days proves all for naught…again.

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