# Pope Leo to undergo lung surgery at Rome hospital

https://mins.news/en/video/98400

- Reuters, 2026-10-13 17:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I42QZ46JHeA

> Pope Leo, 71, arrived at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for removal of a small, early-stage growth on his lung. Major decisions needing his approval will be put on hold during his recovery, while routine administrative work continues.

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