World Church · October 17, 2026
Pope feels well after surgery
The Pope rose and ate breakfast. "The Pope spent a good night in the hospital, rose and ate breakfast," reported on Thursday, October 15, the Press Office of the Holy See via Telegram.
This is another positive announcement from the Gemelli Polyclinic, where Leon XIV has been since Tuesday. The day before, the Vatican informed that the first night after the operation went smoothly. The latest information indicates that the second night also passed without any reported concerning events.
The operation went without complications. On Tuesday, October 13, Leon XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of the right lung. According to the medical bulletin published after the procedure, the operation was successful and without complications.
The Pope woke up from anesthesia correctly, and after a period of observation, he returned to his room on the tenth floor of the Gemelli Polyclinic. The surgical team was led by Professor Stefano Margaritora.
On Wednesday afternoon, Leon XIV celebrated Mass in a specially designated room on the tenth floor of the Gemelli Polyclinic, as reported by Holy See spokesperson Matteo Bruni. He stated that the Holy Father is in good spirits. Blood tests and chest X-rays confirmed the proper course of recovery. The Pope also underwent respiratory physiotherapy, began walking around the room, and resumed regular meal consumption.
According to doctors, Leon XIV's recovery is proceeding as planned.