Summary
Pope Leo XIV, age 71, was admitted to a hospital in Rome for surgery to remove a small growth found in his lung during a recent health check. This is the first time he has been hospitalized since becoming pope in May 2025.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
- He was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome.
- The surgery is to remove a small lung nodule found during recent medical exams.
- The lung growth was found at an early stage.
- This is the pope’s first hospital visit since his election in May 2025.
- The news was reported on October 13, 2026.
- The article includes footage from a recent papal visit to France.
