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Why is Pope in a public hospital?
The Pope is being treated at Gemelli Hospital, a large public hospital in Rome with a strong reputation, particularly for surgery. While the Vatican has its own medical facilities, complex procedures like lung surgery often require the specialist expertise and equipment found in major public or university hospitals.
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