World · ✓ 3 outlets
Pope Leo to enter hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery for a small lung growth
The Vatican said Pope Leo will go into hospital on Tuesday before surgery to remove a small growth found on one lung, Reuters, GMA News and SABC reported; SABC said Leo, 71, announced on Sunday that a small nodule had been found at a recent check-up, and he kept a busy schedule on Monday.
A pope’s health is global news; the Vatican has given no date for the surgery.
No direct effect; Pakistan’s Catholic community will follow the news closely.
Watch the Vatican’s bulletin on Tuesday for the surgery date.
DailyDrop Pakistan edition No. 9 · Morning · TUE., OCT. 13, 2026