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Why was he at Gemelli?
The Pope's medical team typically handles his healthcare, but for complex surgery like this, specialist facilities are needed. Gemelli Hospital is a renowned Catholic teaching hospital in Rome, often called 'the Pope's hospital' due to its long history of treating pontiffs, including Pope John Paul II.
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