# Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome hospital for lung operation, Vatican says

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- euronews, 2026-10-13 11:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-at-romes-gemelli-hospital-for-lung-operation-vatican-says

> The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for lung surgery. He announced the operation on Sunday, the first time a pontiff has made a personal medical announcement of this kind.

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