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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, 16 October 2026.

Video. Pope celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses

Updated: 16/10/2026 - 16:41 GMT+2

Vatican Media has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

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