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IOL· 2026-10-13 03:50 UTC ☆

Pope Leo XIV to be admitted to Rome hospital for lung surgery on Tuesday

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday, October 13, for surgery to remove a small lung nodule.

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  • The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests. — The Republic Reported by 3 outlets Also in nearly the same words: France 24, Breitbart News
  • Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed. — Times Colonist New Reported by 3 outlets Also in nearly the same words: The Washington Times, Globe and Mail
  • Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday for an operation to remove a pulmonary nodule, a small growth, from his lung, the Vatican has said. — Punch (Nigeria) Reported by 3 outlets Also in nearly the same words: Jamaica Observer, Egypt Independent

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