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Pope Leo faces lung surgery

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Pope Leo XIV was set to enter Rome’s Gemelli hospital Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican said.

El Pais
The Pope to be admitted on Tuesday for removal of a lung nodule

The Vatican confirms hospitalization at Gemelli for an operation that will require at least a week of convalescence.

The Pope to be admitted on Tuesday for removal of a lung nodule
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Kathimerini
Pope Leo XIII: What is the nodule in the lung and what do we know about the surgery – On Tuesday at the hospital

The 71-year-old pope will undergo surgery in Rome. What do experts say, and what questions remain unanswered.

Pope Leo XIII: What is the nodule in the lung and what do we know about the surgery – On Tuesday at the hospital
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La Repubblica
Pope to be admitted to Gemelli hospital tomorrow late morning

Yesterday at the Angelus the announcement of a lung nodule. This morning Leone carried out a normal morning of work

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La Repubblica
What happens in the Vatican when the Pope is hospitalized

The only rules concern the case of a sede vacante, but canon law does not provide for any substitution should the Pope fall ill, be impeded, or need to undergo surgery with anesthesia.

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La Repubblica
From Gemelli to the Vatican: who is Luigi Carbone, the doctor to Pope Leo

An internist with experience in emergency care at Gemelli leads the Vatican health service and will accompany the Pontiff during the operation to remove a nodule from the lung.

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La Repubblica
Pope, the surgeon: Only after the tests will it be known whether therapy is needed. No flights for 20 days

Interview with Lorenzo Spaggiari, director of IEO's Lung Program. From his words it is clear there are no metastases. If all goes well, in six or seven days he will be home

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Der Spiegel
Pope Leo XIV to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday

The announced lung operation is imminent: according to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV is to be admitted to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday. He has an appointment with a U.S. representative beforehand.

Pope Leo XIV to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday
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Der Spiegel
Pope Leo goes to hospital on Tuesday for a lung operation

The announced lung operation is imminent: according to Vatican statements, Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday. Before that, he has an appointment with a U.S. representative.

Pope Leo goes to hospital on Tuesday for a lung operation
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The Independent
Pope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday ahead of surgery, Vatican says

The pontiff maintained a full schedule on Monday, holding seven previously planned morning meetings

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday ahead of surgery, Vatican says
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The Independent
Are lung nodules cancerous? Here's what to know as Pope Leo undergoes surgery

The growth was spotted during a routine check-up

Are lung nodules cancerous? Here's what to know as Pope Leo undergoes surgery
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