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HealthPope Leo admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lung growth

Pope Leo was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday for an operation to remove a small lung nodule found during a check-up. The procedure is considered low risk and will determine whether the nodule is malignant; his appointments have been cancelled until 20 October.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-13 11:27Original

Pope Leo admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lung growth
Pope Leo admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lung growthHealth