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WorldPope Leo leaves Vatican for hospital ahead of lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo departed the Vatican on Tuesday in a convoy, ahead of an expected admission to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a small growth in one lung. It is the first major health issue of his 17-month tenure.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-13 12:00Original

Pope Leo leaves Vatican for hospital ahead of lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo leaves Vatican for hospital ahead of lung nodule surgeryWorld