Vatican & World News 13.10.2026

- Pope Leo is admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a nodule in his lung

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have struck at least six energy facilities across the country, raising doubts about a floated energy ceasefire

- The US military archbishop appeals to Catholic soldiers not to take part in the upcoming firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hassan