Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his wishes for Pope Leo XIV’s speedy recovery and continued good health after the pontiff underwent a successful surgical procedure.
In a message shared on X, Modi expressed relief at the successful operation and hoped for the Pope’s quick recovery.
Happy to learn that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s surgery last night was successful.
Wishing him a full and speedy recovery as well as continued good health.
@Pontifex
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 14, 2026
“Happy to learn that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s surgery last night was successful.
Wishing him a full and speedy recovery as well as continued good health,” the Prime Minister wrote.
According to a medical bulletin released by the Vatican, the Pope underwent surgery to remove a growth from his right lung. The procedure was completed successfully, with no complications reported.
The Vatican stated that Pope Leo XIV was recuperating in his hospital room after the operation. His public engagements have been called off until October 20, and he was expected to stay in the hospital for around a week.
Born Robert Prevost in Chicago in 1955, Pope Leo XIV was elected head of the Catholic Church in May 2025. The Church has approximately 1.4 billion followers across the world.
