Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Pope Leo recovering from surgery, will deliver Sunday prayer

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The Vatican has said that Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery. Photos released on Friday showed the pontiff celebrating Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital unaided.

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America Magazine
A Prayer for Pope Leo’s Recovery (opens America Magazine)
Published Oct 14, 2026
America Magazine's feed description
As Leo faces treatment, give him all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially fortitude.
America Magazine
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital (opens America Magazine)
Published Oct 15, 2026
America Magazine's feed description
“I will read the fruits of your work and discussions, and offer my reflections in due course,” Pope Leo wrote in a brief message to the participants signed on the day of his surgery.
Aleteia
Updates on Pope Leo’s recovery (opens Aleteia)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Deutsche Welle
Pope Leo recovering from surgery, will deliver Sunday prayer (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 16, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The Vatican has said that Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery. Photos released on Friday showed the pontiff celebrating Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital unaided.