Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital in Rome for surgery to remove lung nodule

A health story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Health · Florida · October 13, 2026

From WFLA Tampa

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.

Reported by WFLA Tampa, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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