Pope Leo XIV in Gemelli Hospital: live updates

1. Thursday 15 October
   15 Oct, 20:11LatestEvent 15 Oct, 20:11

   The evening debrief

   Vatican Report's Evening Debrief is online: the Pope returns to work at the Gemelli, with Mass on the tenth floor and a meeting with Archbishop Rudelli; Parolin receives Dominican President Abinader; the day's appointments. Tomorrow at 7 p.m. the prayer vigil in St Peter's Square. https://vaticanreport.com/brief/vatican-report-il-debrief-di-giovedi-15-ottobre-2026-0b8e

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2. 15 Oct, 19:55Event 15 Oct, 19:55

   Parolin: pontificate "reshaped if necessary", journey depends on doctors

   Cardinal Parolin, according to ANSA: "If necessary, he will reshape the pontificate". On the Latin America journey (6-17 November): "It will depend on how things go", pending the doctors' opinion. "If all goes well, if the situation develops as was foreseen at the beginning, the journey will take place". #LeoXIV

   📰 Parolin: «Se starà meglio, Angelus dal Gemelli». Sul viaggio in America Latina decideranno i mediciPietro Parolin
3. 15 Oct, 18:48Event 15 Oct, 18:48

   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."

   📰 Parolin: «Se starà meglio, Angelus dal Gemelli». Sul viaggio in America Latina decideranno i mediciPietro Parolin
4. 15 Oct, 17:33Event 15 Oct, 17:33

   First working meeting: Pope receives Rudelli

   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.

5. 15 Oct, 14:54Event 15 Oct, 14:54

   The Pope concelebrates Mass 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.

6. 15 Oct, 14:03Event 15 Oct, 14:03

   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."

7. 15 Oct, 12:29Event 15 Oct, 12:29

   Today's Bulletin: China, Brazil, Romania

   Despite the hospitalisation, the Holy See's ordinary activity continues. Holy See Press Office Bulletin: Ignatius Ding Zuyao ordained bishop of Haimen (Jiangsu), appointed by the Pope on 24 August under the Holy See-China Provisional Agreement. Msgr. Paolo Andreolli, a Xaverian from Noventa Vicentina, appointed bishop of Ponta de Pedras (Brazil). Cluj-Gherla united «in persona Episcopi» to the Archeparchy of Făgăraș and Alba Iulia (Romania).

8. 15 Oct, 11:12Event 15 Oct, 11:12

   Trump: "I hope he recovers"

   US President Donald Trump commented on Leo XIV's hospitalisation: "I hope he recovers." He then spoke about the Pope's brother, Louis Prevost: "He's a big supporter of mine, their house is full of MAGA symbols."

9. 15 Oct, 11:11Event 15 Oct, 11:11

   Secretary: the Pope is "very serene"

   Leo XIV's personal secretary, Msgr. Edgar Rimaycuna, in a message to Fr. Carlos Samamé, a parish priest in Chiclayo (Peru), the diocese Robert Francis Prevost once led as bishop, writes that the Pope is "very serene". The report comes from the message's recipient, not from an official bulletin.

10. 15 Oct, 10:02Event 15 Oct, 10:02

    QN report: the Pope would like to pray the Angelus from his Gemelli window

    According to a report by QN, Pope Leo XIV would like to pray Sunday's Angelus on 18 October from the window of his room at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

    Cardinal Marcello Semeraro said: «It is still early, but I am confident he will be able to appear. The post-operative course continues to be regular». The Holy See Press Office has announced no decision on the Angelus.

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11. 15 Oct, 09:34Event 15 Oct, 09:34

    South America trip: decision still open

    The apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, scheduled for 6 to 17 November, remains on the calendar, but nothing is certain. The director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, said: «We have heard the Pope's words, his intention and his wish to go. Then we will see».

    No official change has been announced so far. The decision will depend on his recovery and on his doctors' advice: according to several media outlets, the many flights and the high-altitude stop in Cusco are key concerns. A postponement or a lighter programme remain possibilities, not decisions.

12. 15 Oct, 09:32Event 15 Oct, 09:32

    Leo XIV up and doing physiotherapy. La Repubblica: tumour found by chance twenty days ago

    Pope Leo XIV is up and already doing physiotherapy.

    According to La Repubblica, the tumour was found by chance about twenty days ago during an MRI scan of his stomach. The trip to France, further tests and a final bronchoscopy reportedly followed before the announcement at the Angelus. The account has not been confirmed by the Holy See Press Office.

13. 15 Oct, 09:32Event 15 Oct, 09:32

    The Pope had a good night, got up and had breakfast

    The Holy See Press Office reports that Leo XIV «spent a good night in hospital, got up and had breakfast».

    The Pope is in Rome's Gemelli Hospital following Tuesday's surgery.

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