BBC · 13 Oct 2026
Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
Pope Leo arrived at Rome's Gemelli Hospital ahead of his surgery on Tuesday Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a lump on his lung, detected during what the Vatican has described as "routine checks". It said the operation would take place on Tuesday aftern
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