News from Rome today
Pope Leo XIV is recovering at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after surgeons successfully removed the lower lobe of his right lung and diagnosed him with lung cancer.
• Surgery and Diagnosis:
Dr. Stefano Margaritora led the procedure to remove a small, localized nodule. Following the operation, the Pope woke up normally, and doctors report an early-stage discovery with a favorable prognosis.
• Vatican Adjustments:
All of Pope Leo XIV's public and private audiences are canceled through October 20, though his upcoming trip to Latin America remains on schedule.
• Other Local News:
Rome is preparing to reopen the historic Teatro Valle ahead of its 300th anniversary, while authorities continue to investigate a massive €5 million wine heist involving 30,000 stolen bottles from an Italian cellar.
• Surgery and Diagnosis:
Dr. Stefano Margaritora led the procedure to remove a small, localized nodule. Following the operation, the Pope woke up normally, and doctors report an early-stage discovery with a favorable prognosis.
• Vatican Adjustments:
All of Pope Leo XIV's public and private audiences are canceled through October 20, though his upcoming trip to Latin America remains on schedule.
• Other Local News:
Rome is preparing to reopen the historic Teatro Valle ahead of its 300th anniversary, while authorities continue to investigate a massive €5 million wine heist involving 30,000 stolen bottles from an Italian cellar.

