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Pope Leo's surgery: the influencer routine already forming around it

The Vatican expects about a week of hospital recovery after Tuesday's operation, ahead of a planned Latin America tour; the wellness industry has already started selling accessories.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 9:52 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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Interviews“I'd settle for a bicycle at this point, Hank. They're all still in my cousin's garage.”Zephyrine Moncada▶ Full · 1:36Pope Leo's Surgery: Influencer Sells Holy Lung Reset RollerInterviews · Oct 12

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First reported by CBS News: “Pope Leo to be admitted to hospital Tuesday ahead of lung surgery”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 9:52 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Pope Leo.
BBN covered this story before: Pope Leo to undergo surgery for lung nodule in Rome (October 12).

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CBS NewsPope Leo to be admitted to hospital Tuesday ahead of lung surgery

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPope Leo goes into a Rome hospital Tuesday for lung surgery, and tonight my guest has already turned it into a sponsored morning routine.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorZephyrine Moncada, what is it?
Zephyrine MoncadaIt's the Holy Lung Reset, Hank. Warm lemon water, six deep breaths, and a jade roller shaped like a lung.
Zephyrine MoncadaUse my code HOLYLUNG for twenty percent off.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Vatican says he faces about one week of recovery in the hospital, ahead of a Latin America tour. Have you spoken to anyone there?
Zephyrine MoncadaI've spoken to the energy of Rome. Use my code BREATHEEASY for the energy. Not the code I said before, that one has an issue.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo is that a no? Because the question was whether anyone at the Vatican knows you exist.
Zephyrine MoncadaThey know my content, which is wellness for people who are healing. Use my code POPEPOWER, and it's the real one this time.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the third code. I tried the first one, and the website says it does not exist.
Zephyrine MoncadaThe website is going through a transition, Hank. Codes are a journey, and my roller is the destination.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA man is having surgery on his lung, and you are selling a roller. Who exactly is this for?
Zephyrine MoncadaFor anyone who wants to feel what he feels. Use my code LUNGLIFE and I'll throw in a free breathing candle.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA candle. For lungs.
Zephyrine MoncadaIt's a candle that says breathe. It's very minimal.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShow me one roller shipped, and I'll consider it. Just one.
Zephyrine MoncadaI'd settle for a bicycle at this point, Hank. They're all still in my cousin's garage.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorZephyrine Moncada, everyone. Rosa Ticks has Crime Watch next, and I hope nobody there is selling a candle.

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