Pope Leo XIV set to enter Rome hospital for removal of lung module

A health story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Health · Georgia · October 13, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday, Oct. 13 for the removal of a lung nodule.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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