New photos show Pope Leo celebrating Mass at hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery
Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 8:04 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Gemelli Hospital in Rome following lung cancer surgery.
- The American-born pope is recovering well and is expected to be released on October 20th.
- He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, Ukraine.
- Pope Leo XIV also met with cardinals and is scheduled for his first public appearance on Sunday.
- His planned trip to South America next month is still being organized.