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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital for surgery

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome on Tuesday, October 13, to undergo surgery for a lung nodule. The Holy See Press Office reported that the 71-year-old pope entered the hospital in the early afternoon to have a small, localized nodule removed.

The nodule was discovered during routine medical checks. According to La Croix, the Vatican expects the pope to remain hospitalized for one week. This is the first known health issue during his pontificate.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 14 October

Pope Leo XIV to be operated on at Gemelli Hospital

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 13, 4:13 AM La Croix Français Léon XIV est entré à l’hôpital Gemelli, où il doit être opéré d’un nodule au poumon
  2. Oct 13, 5:16 AM cath.ch Français Arrivé à l'hôpital Gemelli, Léon XIV sera opéré dans l’après-midi
  3. Oct 14, 12:00 AM Agência Ecclesia Português Roma: Papa passou noite tranquila, após operação ao pulmão (atualizada)
  4. Oct 13, 4:10 AM Vatican News Svenska Påven inlagd för operation på sjukhuset Gemelli
  5. Oct 13, 4:15 AM Vatican News Español El Papa León XIV ingresa al hospital Gemelli para ser operado
  6. Oct 13, 3:04 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital ahead of surgery
  7. Oct 13, 5:08 AM Vatican News 日本語 教皇レオ14世、手術を控えジェメッリ病院に入院

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