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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

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

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

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

Secretary: the Pope is "very serene"

The Pope's personal secretary, Msgr. Edgar Rimaycuna, in a message to Fr. Carlos Samamé, a parish priest in Chiclayo (Peru), says Leo XIV is "very serene". The message was made public by its recipient; it is not a Holy See Press Office statement. #LeoXIV

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.

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.

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.