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Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance as first images released since cancer surgery

Pope Leo celebrating mass in a room in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, attended by off-duty medical staff and members of the Vatican Gendarmerie, on Oct 16.

Explainer: What is the ‘hospital of the popes’ where Leo is recovering from surgery?

The exterior of Gemelli Hospital after the Vatican said Pope Leo had been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung, in Rome, Italy, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope Leo had a good night in hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery

A poster reading “Long live the Pope!” outside Gemelli Hospital where he underwent surgery.

Trump says he wants to see Pope Leo ‘get well’

Pope Leo’s doctors said on Oct 14 that he was out of bed, walking and eating after the removal of a cancerous tumour from his lung.

Pope out of bed, progress ‘normal’, doctors say

Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital ahead of the pontiff’s surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy, on Oct 13.

Shape of Pope Leo’s papacy more uncertain after cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo, the first US-born pontiff, has emerged as an increasingly influential voice beyond the Church.

Pope Leo had peaceful night in hospital after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo had been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital after doctors discovered a growth during a recent routine health check.

What we know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer operation

Lamps and flowers outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Leo had surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy.

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Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital on Oct 13 ahead of the pontiff’s surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy.

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