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Pope Leo XIV in Gemelli Hospital: live updates

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, on Sunday's Angelus: "It will depend somewhat on how his convalescence goes.

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Parolin: "If he is better, the Pope will lead the Angelus from the Gemelli"

According to Cardinal Parolin, Sunday's Angelus from the Gemelli will depend on how Leo XIV's convalescence goes.

15 October 2026 at 18:46

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First working meeting at the Gemelli: the Pope receives Substitute Rudelli

In the early afternoon the Pope received the Substitute for General Affairs, Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, at the Gemelli hospital.

15 October 2026 at 17:59 · Source: SIR

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Leo XIV, medical bulletin: "Good recovery of the operated lung, regular course"

The Press Office reports that the Pope's post-operative course is proceeding regularly, with a positive X-ray and daily activities carried out independently.

15 October 2026 at 14:28 · Source: Sala Stampa della Santa Sede

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Parolin: "If he is better, the Pope will lead the Angelus from the Gemelli"

According to Cardinal Parolin, Sunday's Angelus from the Gemelli will depend on how Leo XIV's convalescence goes.

15 October 2026 at 18:46

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Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 15 October 2026

The main items from today's Holy See Press Office Bulletin.

15 October 2026 at 12:27 · Source: Sala Stampa della Santa Sede

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18:46The Pope
Parolin: "If he is better, Angelus from the Gemelli"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, on Sunday's Angelus: "It will depend somewhat on how his convalescence goes. If he is better by the end of the week, I think he will lead the Angelus from the Gemelli." On the Pope's condition he added: "I remain worried because I am truly, deeply sorry about what has happened. But I trust the news given to us in the bulletins, and I hope this situation can be resolved as soon as possible." #LeoXIV
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17:33The Pope
Pope receives Substitute Rudelli at the Gemelli
As part of his return to work, Leo XIV received Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, at the Gemelli Hospital in the early afternoon, according to Holy See Press Office sources. #LeoXIV
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15:43The Holy See
Holy See at the UN: disarmament and rules for AI in weapons
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Archbishop El Kassis, the Holy See's Permanent Observer, calls for disarmament to build peace and for an instrument regulating artificial intelligence in weapons. In another committee he stresses eradicating hunger. #Vatican
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14:54The Holy See
Parolin receives Dominican President Abinader
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, together with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, received the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, at the Secretariat of State. Talks focused on good bilateral relations, the regional situation, conflicts and transnational organised crime. Source: Holy See Press Office Bulletin.
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14:54The Pope
The Pope concelebrates Mass at the Gemelli and resumes work
Leo XIV concelebrated Mass today, as he had already done yesterday afternoon, in a room specially set up on the tenth floor of the Gemelli hospital, and has also resumed his work. This was reported by the Holy See Press Office, according to Vatican News. #LeoXIV
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14:03The Pope
Medical bulletin: post-operative course proceeding regularly
Holy See Press Office, communication to journalists: Dr Luigi Carbone and Prof. Stefano Margaritora report on Leo XIV's post-operative course: "This morning the Holy Father underwent routine checks, which were normal. The chest X-ray showed good recovery of the operated lung. He carried out his daily activities independently. The physiotherapy session involved full motor activity. Overall, the post-operative course is proceeding regularly." #LeoXIV
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