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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Gemelli Hospital

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Gemelli Hospital on October 16, marking the first time photos have been released of him since his October 13 lung surgery and cancer diagnosis. The pontiff celebrated the liturgy in a room prepared on the hospital's 10th floor for off-duty medical staff and members of the Vatican Gendarmerie. During his homily, the pope thanked the doctors, nurses, and orderlies for their daily work caring for the sick and for the care they have provided him.

In a joint statement, the pope's personal doctor, Luigi Carbone, and the chief surgeon, Stefano Margaritora, reported that blood tests and a chest X-ray confirmed a constant improvement in his general condition. The doctors noted that the pope is receiving respiratory physiotherapy and can now carry out normal daily activities independently. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni stated that the pope remained in good spirits and distributed communion during the Mass, though he cautioned that there is no immediate timeline for the pope's discharge.

Later that afternoon, the pope received separate visits from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the dean of the College of Cardinals, and Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the papal vicar for Rome. The Vatican press office also announced that the pope is scheduled to lead the Angelus prayer this Sunday.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 16, 6:10 AM Catholic New York Español El papa León XIV celebra la Misa en el hospital Gemelli
  2. Oct 16, 8:45 AM Diocese of Tacna y Moquegua Español El Papa León XIV celebra la misa en el hospital Gemelli
  3. Oct 16, 10:46 AM Diocese of Almería Español Una imagen que alegra: el Papa León XIV celebra la Eucaristía en el Gemelli
  4. Oct 16, 5:20 AM Vatican News Español El Papa León XIV celebra la misa en el hospital Gemelli
  5. Oct 16, 6:31 AM kath.net Deutsch Papst Leo feiert Hl. Messe im Gemelli-Krankenhaus
  6. Oct 16, 8:28 AM Avvenire Italiano Il Papa ricoverato al “Gemelli” presiede la Messa. Le prime foto e le prime parole dopo l'operazione
  7. Oct 16, 6:05 AM Agenzia SIR Italiano Leone XIV: costante miglioramento, le prime foto dal Gemelli
  8. Oct 16, 7:19 AM The Catholic Telegraph Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital
  9. Oct 16, 7:20 AM The Catholic Sun Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital
  10. Oct 15, 5:00 PM Archdiocese of Miami Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital
  11. Oct 16, 7:25 AM Diocese of Milano Italiano Il Papa ha celebrato la Messa e ringrazia per le cure
  12. Oct 17, 3:12 AM Vatican News தமிழ் ஜெமெல்லி மருத்துவமனைப் பணியாளர்களுக்காகத் திருப்பலி நிறைவேற்றிய திருத்தந்தை!
  13. Oct 17, 6:07 AM Coptic Catholic Patriarchate of Alexandria العربية البابا لاوُن الرابع عشر يحتفل بالقداس في مستشفى جيميلي: “شكرًا على الرعاية”
  14. Oct 17, 7:19 AM The Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital early following lung cancer surgery
  15. Oct 17, 3:53 PM The Tablet Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital Early Following Lung Cancer Surgery
  16. Oct 16, 5:26 AM Vatican News Slovenčina Pápež v nemocnici slávil svätú omšu, jeho stav sa zlepšuje
  17. Oct 19, 12:15 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Pápež Lev XIV. v nemocnici slávil svätú omšu, jeho stav sa zlepšuje
  18. Oct 16, 8:21 AM Angelus News Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV since surgery, cancer diagnosis

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 22, 2:31 PM PT · 57 sources Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus
  2. Oct 22, 2:30 PM PT · 46 sources Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm no further treatment is necessary
  3. Oct 22, 2:30 PM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
  4. Oct 22, 1:21 PM PT Chicago artist creates Marian icon for Pope Leo XIV, who will keep the image in his bedroom
  5. Oct 22, 1:17 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV is cancer-free
  6. Oct 22, 1:00 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic schools to help young people
  7. Oct 22, 12:43 PM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV meets American Jewish Committee
  8. Oct 22, 12:12 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  9. Oct 22, 12:11 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
  10. Oct 22, 11:21 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
  11. Oct 22, 10:39 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to hold private audience with Villanova, Notre Dame teams
  12. Oct 22, 10:13 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV invites 2027 World Youth Day participants
  13. Oct 22, 9:05 AM PT Pope Leo XIV and the Pressure to Be Perfect: “Many Give Up Before Even Trying”
  14. Oct 22, 8:30 AM PT A Global Symphony of Prayer: 16 Readers Share Ways They Prayed for Pope Leo XIV
  15. Oct 22, 8:20 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  16. Oct 22, 8:07 AM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 new members to International Theological Commission
  17. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Leandro Machado Silvestre as bishop of Guajará-Mirim
  18. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 21 sources Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience on October 21, 2026, emphasizing marriage and family
  19. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 23 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Holiness in History conference
  20. Oct 22, 7:28 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas presented to Dutch and Flemish bishops
  21. Oct 22, 6:18 AM PT · 61 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  22. Oct 22, 5:20 AM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Synod on Synodality
  23. Oct 22, 4:30 AM PT · 3 sources COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV
  24. Oct 22, 4:01 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants of Congress on Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities
  25. Oct 22, 3:55 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV emphasizes protecting marriage at general audience

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