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

A health story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Health · Virginia · October 13, 2026

From 13News Now Norfolk

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

Reported by 13News Now Norfolk, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at 13News Now Norfolk →

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