World · Press ✓ 3 outlets
Pope Leo XIV goes into hospital Tuesday ahead of lung surgery
The Vatican said Pope Leo will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday before surgery to remove a small growth found on one of his lungs, while he kept a busy schedule on Monday (Reuters, GMA News, Sydney Morning Herald). The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for prayer (GMA News).
The Philippines has the largest Catholic population in Asia, so the pope’s health draws wide attention.
Expect updates after the operation; parishes may hold prayer services.
Wait for the Vatican’s medical bulletins rather than social-media rumours.
DailyDrop Philippines edition No. 9 · Morning · TUE., OCT. 13, 2026