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Pope Leo admitted to Rome hospital for lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to a Rome hospital for a scheduled operation to remove a lung nodule, with further updates expected after the surgery led by Professor Stefano Margaritora.

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published October 13,2026 03:04 PM
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Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday ahead of a scheduled operation to remove a nodule from his lung, the Vatican said.

The Holy See Press Office said on Telegram that the pope would undergo surgery Tuesday afternoon by a thoracic surgery team led by Professor Stefano Margaritora.

The Vatican said further information would be provided in the evening.