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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

While Leo recovers from lung surgery, the church runs on autopilot

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For at least 90 minutes on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV was unconscious under general anesthetic, raising the question of what happens when a pope is incapacitated and cannot lead the Catholic Church.

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    For at least 90 minutes on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV was unconscious under general anesthetic, raising the question of what happens when a pope is incapacitated and cannot lead the Catholic Church.

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