News from Rome today
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo lung surgery this week after doctors discovered a localized nodule during a routine checkup.
Vatican & Church News
• Pope Leo XIV's Surgery:
During his Sunday Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, the 71-year-old pontiff shared that the small, well-contained nodule was caught early. The procedure is scheduled for the coming days at Gemelli Hospital, with an expected post-operative stay of about one week.
• New Appointments:
Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as the new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and vicar for Vatican City, succeeding Cardinal Mauro Gambetti.
• Swiss Guard Anniversary:
The Pontifical Swiss Guard announced preparations for a commemorative year marking the 500th anniversary of the 1527 Sack of Rome.
City & Civil Updates
• Pro-Palestine Demonstrations:
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome on Saturday (moving from the Colosseum toward Sapienza University) to mark three years of war in Gaza and demand an immediate ceasefire.
• Severe Weather Recovery:
Rome's emergency services and fire department responded to over 120 calls late last week following a heavy autumn storm system that brought localized street flooding and downed trees across the Lazio region. The severe weather also forced schedule adjustments for events like the Longines Global Champions Tour.
Vatican & Church News
• Pope Leo XIV's Surgery:
During his Sunday Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, the 71-year-old pontiff shared that the small, well-contained nodule was caught early. The procedure is scheduled for the coming days at Gemelli Hospital, with an expected post-operative stay of about one week.
• New Appointments:
Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as the new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and vicar for Vatican City, succeeding Cardinal Mauro Gambetti.
• Swiss Guard Anniversary:
The Pontifical Swiss Guard announced preparations for a commemorative year marking the 500th anniversary of the 1527 Sack of Rome.
City & Civil Updates
• Pro-Palestine Demonstrations:
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome on Saturday (moving from the Colosseum toward Sapienza University) to mark three years of war in Gaza and demand an immediate ceasefire.
• Severe Weather Recovery:
Rome's emergency services and fire department responded to over 120 calls late last week following a heavy autumn storm system that brought localized street flooding and downed trees across the Lazio region. The severe weather also forced schedule adjustments for events like the Longines Global Champions Tour.
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