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Peru, Guillermo Inca: "Todo ya está listo en el Cusco". And the Pope asks about Chiclayo's arroz con pato
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Peru. Guillermo Inca, national coordinator of the visit, told Andina: "Podemos decir que todo ya está listo en el Cusco para que el Papa llegue" ("We can say that everything is now ready in Cusco for the Pope's arrival", our translation). The Pope will go straight to the Sacsayhuamán fortress and then to the Plaza de Armas. Inca said a member of the Pope's entourage told him the Pope asked whether the arroz con pato he hopes to taste on his return to Chiclayo will be ready. The trip has not yet been officially confirmed by the Holy See.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Oleshky, Lubinets: "We are finalising the last details to secure the truce and the evacuation"
Oleshky. Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets told the Espresso channel: "We are finalising the last details to secure the truce and the evacuation of all those who wish to leave Oleshky for territory controlled by the Ukrainian government." About 6,000 civilians, including about 200 children, may still be in the area. No agreement has been announced yet. Pope Leo XIV asked Vladimir Putin for a truce on October 16 and discussed it with Volodymyr Zelensky on October 19. Source: Euronews.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Latin America trip, Ángel Rossi: "The very last word is missing". IRTP to send two journalists on the papal flight
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Latin America. Ángel Rossi, Archbishop of Córdoba, told El Doce: "Estamos todos ansiosos esperando la última palabra de él que nos diga 'voy para allá'. Parecería que sí pero faltaría la ultimísima palabra" ("We are all eager, waiting for the Pope's last word telling us 'I'm coming'. It seems so, but the very last word is missing", our translation). Meanwhile Peru's public broadcaster IRTP says two of its journalists, Fátima Saldonid and Crosby Benites, will travel with the Pope from Rome. The trip has not yet been officially confirmed by the Holy See.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV's histology: the scenarios outlined by oncologists
The result of Pope Leo XIV's final histology has not yet been released. According to oncologists interviewed by Il Sole 24 Ore and Adnkronos Salute, if the adenocarcinoma proves to be confined and early-stage, surgery alone may suffice, with regular check-ups; if more advanced, targeted drug therapies would be considered. These are general assessments, not clinical data on the Pope.
In depth: Pope Leo XIV's histology
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Papa Leone XIV all'uscita dal Policlinico Gemelli, 17 ottobre / Pope Leo XIV leaving the Gemelli hospital, 17 October Oleshky: Kremlin says "work is ongoing" on the humanitarian crisis raised by Pope Leo XIV
The Kremlin says that on the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, «Работа ведется» ("Work is ongoing", our translation). Dmitry Peskov recalled that the issue had been raised in the 16 October phone call between Pope Leo XIV and Vladimir Putin, in which the Pope "called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance, and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population" (Holy See Press Office). According to Peskov, it was agreed with Donald Trump that Russia's human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, would handle the matter (RIA Novosti, Reuters).
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Papa Leone XIV alla finestra per l'Angelus (foto d'archivio) / Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus window (file photo) Gallagher receives Chile's new ambassador, James Sydney Sinclair Manley
Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, this morning received Chile's new ambassador to the Holy See, James Sydney Sinclair Manley, for the presentation of the copy of his Letters of Credence, the Secretariat of State reports.
Paul Richard Gallagher e James Sydney Sinclair Manley / Paul Richard Gallagher and James Sydney Sinclair Manley REPORT | Argentina: second and final Vatican delegation arrives ahead of the November 8-11 visit
REPORT | Pope Leo XIV's trip to Argentina. According to the daily El Día, picked up by La Tecla, a second and final Vatican delegation has arrived in Buenos Aires to finalise operational, ceremonial and security arrangements for the visit planned for November 8-11. The Holy See envoys are inspecting the Apostolic Nunciature, the Casa Rosada, Congress and Devoto prison, and planning transfers to Córdoba and Luján. The trip has not yet been confirmed.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Spain trip, EY study: €139.5 million economic impact and 2.31 million attendees
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Spain. According to the study by consultancy EY, presented today at the headquarters of the Spanish Bishops' Conference, the June visit, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, had an economic impact of €139.48 million, with 2.31 million attendees and 3,080 full-time jobs. Sources: EFE, Europa Press.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Peru, Guillermo Inca Pereda: "Los indicios médicos" give hope. Arrival in Lima on November 11
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Peru. For Guillermo Inca Pereda, national coordinator of the visit, the Pope's health is the priority, but "los indicios médicos" "nos da la esperanza y las que podríamos continuar con esa visita tan esperada tal como ha sido previsto" ("give us hope that we could go ahead with this long-awaited visit as planned", our translation). According to the agreed programme, the Pope will arrive in Lima on Wednesday, November 11 and spend two nights in Chiclayo, at the bishop's residence. Source: ATV. Confirmation from the Holy See is still pending.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Peru trip: Vatican advance mission returns on October 26. Espá: "La salud del papa nos preocupa"
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Peru. Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá told the relevant committee of the Chamber of Deputies that the Vatican advance mission will return to the country on Monday, October 26. "La salud del papa nos preocupa" ("the Pope's health worries us", our translation), Espá said, adding that preparations continue. Source: EFE. The Holy See has not yet confirmed the trip.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV to Carlos Castillo: "¡Feliz fiesta del Señor de los Milagros!"
Pope Leo XIV's message to Carlos Castillo, Archbishop of Lima, for the feast of the Señor de los Milagros, released by the Archdiocese of Lima: "Muchas gracias, Carlos. ¡Feliz fiesta del Señor de los Milagros! Bendiciones a todos los fieles devotos. Un fuerte abrazo para todos. León" ("Thank you very much, Carlos. Happy feast of the Señor de los Milagros! Blessings to all the devoted faithful. A big hug to all. León", our translation). The Pope was replying to a message from Castillo. There is no confirmation from the Holy See Press Office.
La processione del Señor de los Milagros a Lima, 18 ottobre / The Señor de los Milagros procession in Lima, 18 October Peru, Guillermo Inca: high-altitude stops such as Cusco will depend on tolerance of altitude
Peru. Guillermo Inca, national coordinator of Pope Leo XIV's visit, tells Latina and Canal N that high-altitude stops such as Cusco will depend on the Pope's tolerance of altitude; if needed, events can be "bajar en densidad" and "bajar en cantidad" (reduced "in density" and "in number", our translation), Infobae reports.
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Argentina trip, Monteoliva: "Primero, la salud de Su Santidad"
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Argentina. Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva tells Perfil: "Primero, la salud de Su Santidad" ("First of all, the health of His Holiness", our translation). "Estamos listos para recibirlo en el momento en que el Vaticano lo confirme" ("We are ready to welcome him whenever the Vatican confirms it"); until then, "seguimos trabajando" ("we keep working").
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Zelensky after his call with Pope Leo XIV: "A full and speedy recovery"
Zelensky on X after his call with Pope Leo XIV: he wished him "a full and speedy recovery" and thanked him because, even in this difficult time, he "remembers Ukraine and prays for our people". On Oleshky: "We are preparing decisions."
Volodymyr Zelensky / Volodymyr Zelensky REPORT | Argentina trip, Archbishop of San Juan de Cuyo: "Se van despejando algunas dudas"
REPORT | Pope Leo XIV's trip to Argentina. Jorge Lozano, Archbishop of San Juan de Cuyo, told Radio Perfil from Rome: "se van despejando algunas dudas" ("some doubts are clearing", our translation), but "todavía no hay una confirmación certera" ("there is still no firm confirmation", our translation). According to Lozano, a decision is expected "en los próximos tres días" ("within the next three days", our translation), after a new medical evaluation. The Holy See has not yet officially confirmed the trip. #LeoXIV #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV / Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV phones Zelensky: humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky and civilian evacuation
🔴 Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone today with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (Holy See Press Office, B0822). He recalled "the grave situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region," referring to the request for a humanitarian ceasefire already presented to the President of the Russian Federation. He expressed the hope that cooperation between both parties will allow "the delivery of food and medical aid" and "the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population." He reaffirmed "the commitment of the Holy See to promoting dialogue and peace." (Official English text.) #LeoXIV #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV e Volodymyr Zelensky (foto d'archivio) / Pope Leo XIV and Volodymyr Zelensky (file photo) Guayaquil: Cabrera celebrates memorial Mass at the same altar where Sánchez Molinari died
Guayaquil, Ecuador: Luis Cabrera, Cardinal Archbishop of Guayaquil, celebrated a Mass for the repose of Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari at the same altar where the Redemptorist died on 17 October, struck by a falling crucifix during Mass. According to Ugochukwu Ugwoke on X, the celebration — with parishioners of Perpetual Help Parish — was attended by auxiliary bishops, priests and members of the Redemptorist community. Our earlier report on his death. #Ecuador #Guayaquil
Messa in suffragio a Guayaquil / Memorial Mass in Guayaquil REPORT | Argentina trip, Archbishop of Luján: "Todo indica que el Papa viene a la Argentina"
REPORT | Pope Leo XIV's Latin America trip (November 6-17). Jorge Eduardo Scheinig, Archbishop of Luján, told Radio La Red: "Todo indica que el Papa viene a la Argentina" ("Everything indicates that the Pope is coming to Argentina", our translation) and "nadie nos dijo de una suspensión" ("nobody told us of a suspension", our translation). He added: "En Luján nos estamos preparando" ("In Luján we are preparing", our translation). The Holy See has not yet officially confirmed the trip. #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV alla finestra per l'Angelus (foto d'archivio) / Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus window (file photo) General Audience confirmed "for now", says Press Office; popemobile tour still unclear
🔴 Pope Leo XIV's General Audience on Wednesday 21 October in St Peter's Square is confirmed "for now," the Press Office says, according to Vatican News (our translation). No other details are known, "such as whether the Pope will make his usual popemobile tour among the people" (our translation). The Press Office will issue "further updates on other activities in the coming hours and days" (our translation). #LeoXIV #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV in Piazza San Pietro (foto d'archivio) / Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square (file photo) 🔴 Pope Leo XIV to hold the General Audience in St Peter's Square on Wednesday 21 October, his first since surgery
🔴 Pope Leo XIV will hold the General Audience in St Peter's Square on Wednesday 21 October, his first since his lung surgery, Vatican News reports, citing the Holy See Press Office. No Castel Gandolfo today or tomorrow: the Pope continues his recovery at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican News reports. #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV (foto d'archivio) / Pope Leo XIV (file photo) Angelus on Rai 1: 28.5% share and 2.3 million viewers. Giordano (La Verità) to Parolin: "You cannot put a Pope under administration"
Pope Leo XIV's Angelus on 18 October, in Rai 1's daytime schedule, drew a 28.5% audience share with 2,307,000 viewers (Rai). Meanwhile, in an editorial in La Verità, Mario Giordano addresses Pietro Parolin, who said on 15 October that the Pope will reshape his pontificate "if it is necessary to reshape it" (ANSA, our translation): "It is not nice, when a Pontiff has just undergone surgery, to talk straight away about his possible 'reshaping'. You cannot put a Pope under administration" (our translation). #LeoXIV
Pietro Parolin / Pietro Parolin Arthur Purcaro, Pope Leo XIV's friend: illness may change the "how", not the "what" of the papacy
Arthur Purcaro, an Augustinian and friend of Pope Leo XIV, tells National Catholic Reporter that illness may change the "how" but not the "what" of the papacy: "Maybe the how to, but not the what. He knows what he's called to do and how to do it." In Fatima, about 18,000 pilgrims attended Sunday Mass, during which the Archbishop of Évora, Francisco Senra Coelho, asked them to pray for the Pope's health: "Santo Padre, Fátima reza por ti e acompanha a tua cruz com esperança!" ("Holy Father, Fatima prays for you and accompanies your cross with hope!", our translation) (Fatima Shrine). #LeoXIV
Arthur Purcaro con Papa Leone XIV / Arthur Purcaro with Pope Leo XIV REPORT | Latin America trip: in Peru, preparations continuing "según lo estipulado"
REPORT | Pope Leo XIV's Latin America trip (November 6-17): in Peru, Guillermo Inca, national coordinator of the apostolic visit, confirmed that preparations for the Pope's arrival "continúan avanzando según lo estipulado" ("are continuing to move forward as planned", our translation), América Noticias reports. The Holy See has not yet officially confirmed the trip. #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV saluta dall'auto, 17 ottobre / Pope Leo XIV waves from his car, 17 October Pope Leo XIV: no engagements announced for tomorrow, audiences cancelled through October 20
Pope Leo XIV: no engagements have been announced for tomorrow after today's Angelus. All audiences remain cancelled through Tuesday, October 20, according to the Prefecture of the Papal Household's communiqué of October 12: "Due to the Holy Father's hospitalisation, all audiences are cancelled until Tuesday 20 October" (our translation). The next event on the calendar is the General Audience on Wednesday, October 21 at 10 a.m., which the Holy See Press Office has not yet confirmed. At today's Angelus the Pope said: "I will gradually resume my activities." Update, 19 October: according to the Press Office, as quoted by Vatican News, the Pope will hold the General Audience on Wednesday 21 October. #LeoXIV #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV alla finestra per l'Angelus del 18 ottobre. Foto: Reuters / Pope Leo XIV at the window for the Angelus on 18 October. Photo: Reuters REPORT | Latin America trip, preparations continue: free tickets in Uruguay from Oct 23, more than 25,000 volunteers in Argentina
REPORT | Pope Leo XIV's Latin America trip (November 6-17): preparations continue. In Uruguay, Daniel Sturla, Cardinal Archbishop of Montevideo, said the organisation of the November 6-8 visit is continuing, but the Pope's health comes first: "estamos con una gran expectativa de que el Papa venga, pero ante todo en estos días rezando por la salud del Papa" ("we have great expectations that the Pope will come, but above all in these days we are praying for his health", our translation). He added: "Estamos abiertos, por supuesto, si se realiza ahora la visita, a tener que aligerar algo la agenda del Santo Padre" ("We are open, of course, if the visit happens now, to having to lighten the Holy Father's schedule somewhat", our translation), ADN Celam reports. The Church in Uruguay has announced that free, named tickets for the three main events will be available from Friday, October 23 at 11 a.m. In Argentina, according to EFE as carried by Infobae, the bishops' conference is coordinating "más de 25.000 voluntarios inscriptos" ("more than 25,000 registered volunteers", our translation). No official confirmation yet from the Holy See. #LeoXIV #Vatican #Uruguay #Argentina
Papa Leone XIV in piazza San Pietro (foto d'archivio) / Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square (file photo) Louis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV's brother, to Fox News: "He's doing fabulously. He's been making a fast recovery"
Pope Leo XIV's brother, Louis Prevost, to Fox News: "We try to talk every day since this happened, and he's doing fabulously. He's been making a fast recovery." On the biopsy: "We're waiting for those results to come back. So I don't anticipate anything negative." #LeoXIV #Vatican
Louis Prevost, fratello di Papa Leone XIV. Foto: Fox News / Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Fox News REPORT | Latin America trip: Uruguay stop "under evaluation", Argentina trip "on the agenda"
REPORT | Pope Leo XIV's Latin America trip (November 6-17): the latest from South American media. In Uruguay, Caras y Caretas writes that "su viaje a Uruguay sigue en evaluación" ("his trip to Uruguay is still under evaluation", our translation). In Argentina, according to C5N's Italy correspondent Pamela Francescato, "hasta ahora el viaje del papa está en agenda" ("so far the Pope's trip is on the agenda", our translation). In Peru, EFE reports, the Peruvian Bishops' Conference and the Ministry of Women signed an agreement on Saturday to train "más de 35.000 voluntarios" ("more than 35,000 volunteers", our translation) for the visit. No official confirmation yet from the Holy See. #LeoXIV #Vatican #Argentina #Uruguay #Peru
Papa Leone XIV alla finestra per l'Angelus del 18 ottobre / Pope Leo XIV at the window for the Angelus on 18 October Ecuador: priest dies after a cross falls on him during Mass in Guayaquil
Ecuador: priest dies after a cross falls on him during Mass. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, a Redemptorist and parish priest of Perpetuo Socorro church in Guayaquil, died on Saturday, October 17. A wooden cross set into the wall behind the altar came loose and fell on him while he was celebrating daily Mass, as the livestream he was broadcasting from his own profile shows. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil, whose official note does not state the cause of death, expressed its closeness to the Redemptorist family, his relatives and friends. According to social media posts citing the livestream, minutes earlier in his homily he had said: "Un día todos los que estamos aquí también vamos a morir" ("One day all of us here will also die", our translation). #Ecuador #Guayaquil #Church
Il necrologio dell'Arcidiocesi di Guayaquil. Foto: Arquidiócesis de Guayaquil / The Archdiocese of Guayaquil's death notice. Photo: Arquidiócesis de Guayaquil REPORT | Il Giornale: unease in the Vatican over Parolin's remark on "reshaping" the pontificate
REPORT | According to Il Giornale, there is unease in the Vatican over Pietro Parolin's remark that the Pope "will reshape his pontificate, if it is necessary to reshape it" (our translation). On Friday the Secretary of State clarified that he was referring to papal travel: "for instance, at least with regard to this next trip" to Latin America (our translation). Nico Spuntoni writes that "among prelates and insiders the judgement remains unanimous" that using the verb "reshape" was "inappropriate" (our translation). Unnamed sources; no official confirmation. #LeoXIV #Parolin #Vatican
Pietro Parolin / Pietro Parolin About 15,000 faithful in St Peter's Square for Pope Leo XIV's first Angelus since Gemelli
About 15,000 faithful filled St Peter's Square for Pope Leo XIV's first Angelus since his discharge from the Gemelli hospital, showing their closeness to the Pope, Vatican News reports. According to TV2000, a warm round of applause greeted the Pope's first words, "Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!" #LeoXIV
Piazza San Pietro durante l'Angelus. Foto: Vatican Media / St Peter's Square during the Angelus. Photo: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV: "How much missionary history has unfolded over these one hundred years"
At the Angelus Pope Leo XIV recalled the 100th World Mission Day: "Today we celebrate the 100th World Mission Day. Let us think of how much missionary history has unfolded over these one hundred years! Let us pray that the Church may always remain faithful to the mandate of the Risen Lord: 'Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation' (Mk 16:15)." Source: Holy See Press Office. #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV alla finestra per l'Angelus. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV at the window for the Angelus. Photo: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV: "A God who is not afraid of history but comes instead to dwell within it"
Commenting at the Angelus on the Gospel "Render unto Caesar", Pope Leo XIV said: "In Jesus, we contemplate a God who is not afraid of history but comes instead to dwell within it." "His Kingdom does not abolish human roles and responsibilities," he explained. "It does, however, call us to live without compromise, free from selfish ambitions and unjust motives, seeking above all the Kingdom of God and his righteousness." #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV all'Angelus. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus. Photo: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus: "I have truly sensed your support... I will gradually resume my activities"
At his first Angelus since being discharged from the Gemelli hospital, Pope Leo XIV said: "I would like to thank all those who have prayed for me in recent days. I have truly sensed your support. Thank you! I wish to express my particular gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all the staff of the Gemelli Hospital. This experience has made me feel particularly close to all those who are living with illness or infirmity. Now that I have overcome this delicate phase, as you know, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God’s help and your prayers. Thank you once again. Thank you all! Have a good Sunday!" #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV all'Angelus. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus. Photo: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV at the window for his first Angelus since Gemelli
Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace to pray the Angelus, his first since his stay at the Gemelli hospital. Smiling, he waved to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square. #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV alla finestra per l'Angelus / Pope Leo XIV at the window for the Angelus ANALYSIS | Pope Leo XIV: 'phase two of the pontificate begins', a collegial push for peace
ANALYSIS. After his return to the Vatican, "phase two of the pontificate begins" for Pope Leo XIV, focused on "a collegial push for peace", according to Giacomo Galeazzi's analysis in La Stampa. It will be "teamwork with papal envoys, bishops and diplomats on the ground." This is a journalistic analysis, not an official announcement. #LeoXIV #Peace #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Vatican Media Latin America trip: Argentina's government calls the surgeon's remarks 'very important' but urges caution
Latin America trip: Argentina's government calls the Pope's surgeon's remarks that there are no clinical reasons against the visit "very important", but urges caution: "For now there is no official information." It awaits word from the Holy See as preparations continue (Infobae, citing a source close to Javier Milei). The trip has not yet been officially confirmed by the Holy See. #LeoXIV #Argentina
Papa Leone XIV. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Vatican Media CEI to Pope Leo XIV: 'The Churches in Italy have been close to you'
"The Churches in Italy have been close to you with unceasing prayer." The Presidency of the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) wrote to Pope Leo XIV after his discharge from Rome's Gemelli hospital, thanking the medical staff and wishing him "a peaceful convalescence and a swift and full recovery." #LeoXIV #CEI #Gemelli
Papa Leone XIV durante un'udienza / Pope Leo XIV during an audience Ibiza: Juan Torres Torres and 19 companion martyrs beatified
Juan Torres Torres and 19 companion martyrs, killed in 1936, were beatified in Ibiza in the first such rite ever held in the Balearic Islands. Marcello Semeraro presided on behalf of Pope Leo XIV: "A martyr is not one who seeks death, but one who does not deny Christ" (L'Osservatore Romano). Photo: L'Osservatore Romano #LeoXIV #Ibiza #Beatification
La Messa di beatificazione a Ibiza. Foto: L'Osservatore Romano / The beatification Mass in Ibiza. Photo: L'Osservatore Romano Pope Leo XIV's surgeon: no clinical reason against the Latin America trip
🔴 "An ideal patient." Stefano Margaritora, the surgeon who operated on Pope Leo XIV on 13 October, told Vatican News that at discharge the Pope was in "entirely satisfactory clinical condition", with normal blood tests and the lung re-expanding on the usual timetable. The surgery was "routine" and had no complications; a full recovery is expected in about ten days. On the trip to Latin America scheduled for November 6–17: "I would say there are no clinical reasons why this visit should not take place." This is the doctor's assessment: the Holy See Press Office has not yet officially confirmed the trip. #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
Stefano Margaritora con Papa Leone XIV oggi all'uscita dal Gemelli. Foto: Vatican News / Stefano Margaritora with Pope Leo XIV today as he leaves the Gemelli. Photo: Vatican News REPORT | November trip: doubts over Peru
REPORT. Pope Leo XIV's November trip: 'Argentina and Uruguay remain confirmed, but Peru is in doubt' because of the altitude after his lung surgery, journalist Mariana Rispoli told Radio Rivadavia. The final decision would rest with the doctors. No confirmation from the Holy See Press Office. #LeoXIV #Argentina #Uruguay #Peru
Papa Leone XIV. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV thanks the Gemelli doctors
As he left the Gemelli, Pope Leo XIV greeted surgeon Stefano Margaritora, Catholic University rector Elena Beccalli and the hospital's leadership. For the rector, caring for him was 'a great responsibility and a privilege' (Vatican News). Photo: Vatican Media #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV all'uscita dal Gemelli. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV leaving the Gemelli. Photo: Vatican Media Varvara's surprise for Pope Leo XIV as he leaves the Gemelli
A surprise for Pope Leo XIV as he left the Gemelli: Varvara, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl he had already met on 31 December, came to greet him. He had given her the strength to overcome her illness, and she was able to speak with him in person (Vatican News). #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV all'uscita dal Gemelli. Foto: Vatican Media / Pope Leo XIV leaving the Gemelli. Photo: Vatican Media Mattarella to the Pope: wishes for a peaceful convalescence
Italian President Mattarella has written to Pope Leo XIV after his discharge from Rome's Gemelli hospital: 'On behalf of all of Italy and personally, I renew my warmest wishes for a peaceful convalescence and a swift and full recovery' (Quirinale). #LeoXIV #Mattarella #Vatican
Papa Leone XIV saluta dall'auto lasciando il Gemelli. Foto: Reuters / Pope Leo XIV waves from the car as he leaves the Gemelli. Photo: Reuters Pope Leo XIV is back at the Vatican
🔴 Pope Leo XIV is back at the Vatican after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital. Before getting into the car, he greeted the people waiting for him. Tomorrow at noon he will lead the Angelus from the window of the papal apartment (Holy See Press Office). Photo: Vatican Media #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
Foto: Vatican Media / Photo: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV has left the Gemelli
Pope Leo XIV has left Rome's Gemelli hospital, greeting doctors, staff and the crowd. He is expected shortly at the Vatican, where he will lead the Angelus tomorrow at noon (Holy See Press Office). Photo: Rai News 24 #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
Foto: Rai News 24 / Photo: Rai News 24 Gemelli: faithful and staff await Pope Leo XIV
At Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the faithful, patients and medical staff are waiting behind the barriers for Pope Leo XIV, who will shortly leave the hospital and return to the Vatican. Some have brought flowers. Tomorrow at noon he will lead the Angelus from the window of the papal apartment (Holy See Press Office). Photo: Vatican Radio #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
Foto: Radio Vaticana / Photo: Vatican Radio Pope Leo XIV about to leave the Gemelli
Pope Leo XIV is about to leave Rome's Gemelli Hospital. According to La Nación's Vatican correspondent Elisabetta Piqué, who is at the hospital, the Pope will shortly head back to the Vatican. His doctors cleared him for discharge after this morning's tests, the Holy See Press Office said. Tomorrow at noon he will lead the Angelus from the window of the papal apartment (Holy See Press Office). #LeoXIV #Gemelli #Vatican
OFFICIAL | Pope Leo XIV leaves the Gemelli today
🔴 OFFICIAL | Pope Leo XIV leaves the Gemelli today. "In view of the blood tests and chest X-ray carried out this morning, and after assessing the clinical picture, the Holy Father has been judged fit for discharge," say his doctors, Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora. According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope will leave the hospital in the early afternoon and return to the Vatican. At noon today, as yesterday, the Pope is celebrating Mass in the room specially set up on the tenth floor of the Gemelli, Vatican News reports. Tomorrow he will pray the Angelus from the window of the papal apartment. #LeoXIV #PopeLeo #Vatican
Rome prays for Pope Leo XIV
Rome gathers in prayer for Pope Leo XIV. Today at 3 pm a Mass for peace and for the Pope's health will be celebrated at the Basilica of Santa Maria in via Lata. At 7 pm Pietro Parolin will lead a Marian vigil at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. #LeoXIV #PopeLeo #Vatican #Rome
Pope-Putin call: reactions from Kyiv and the Kremlin
Pope Leo XIV–Putin call, the reactions. Ukraine's Embassy to the Holy See thanked the Pope “for this gesture of solidarity, support and commitment to the people of Oleshky,” noting that Kyiv had “repeatedly appealed to the Holy See at all levels.”
The Kremlin's full readout says the two sides “agreed to cooperate” on civilian safety and supplies for Oleshky, which Moscow calls a “Russian” city. Putin also stressed Russia–Vatican cooperation in defending Christians and holy sites. Both want to continue the dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. #LeoXIV #Vatican #Putin #Ukraine
The Gemelli crucifix comes from the Sisters of Bethlehem in Huelva
The crucifix behind Pope Leo XIV in the first photos from the Gemelli is the work of the Sisters of Bethlehem of the convent in Huelva, Spain. A large replica of it presided over the Mass in Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, and the Pope brought it with him to the hospital. #LeoXIV #Vatican
Amoris laetitia: “heated debate” on Communion for divorced and remarried
The head of the German bishops' conference says there was a “heated debate” about Communion for the divorced and remarried at the Amoris laetitia conference: “Differing views on the relationship between canon law and the pastoral perspectives of Amoris laetitia became apparent. These questions remain a challenge.” #Vatican #AmorisLaetitia
Report: Pope may leave the Gemelli today
🔴 UNCONFIRMED | Pope Leo XIV could leave the Gemelli today. According to la Repubblica, doctors are expected to give the green light today for his return to the Vatican, with the possibility that the Pope will recite tomorrow's Angelus in St. Peter's Square. There is no confirmation yet from the Press Office or the doctors: yesterday the Press Office said any change to the timeline would be communicated by the doctors. #LeoXIV #Vatican
Trump: “I spoke with his brother”
Donald Trump on Pope Leo XIV to Italy's Tgcom24: asked whether he will speak with the Pope after the Putin call, the US president said: “I spoke with his brother, I sent him my best wishes.” #LeoXIV #Vatican #Trump
Parolin: “Procreation is a gift”
Pietro Parolin at the Catholic University conference “The Splendour of the Human”: “Procreation is a gift, the fruit of conjugal love.”
(Source: Vatican News) #Vatican #ParolinPope thanks journalists for get-well card
🙏 From the Gemelli, Pope Leo XIV read the get-well card sent by the press correspondents in Rome. He thanked them for their prayers and for their work “at the service of good information,” and imparted his Apostolic Blessing to all.
(Source: TN, citing Holy See sources) #LeoXIV #VaticanChris Pratt and Pope Leo XIV in documentary “Pétros ení”
Chris Pratt and Pope Leo XIV star in the documentary "Pétros ení – Discovering the Origins," a journey to St. Peter's tomb beneath the Vatican Basilica. Variety has released the trailer exclusively.
Featuring rarely seen footage of the Vatican Necropolis, the film marks the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter's (November 18, 1626). The Pope appears in the final scenes to reflect on Peter and the meaning of his tomb. The title comes from a Greek inscription meaning "Peter is here."
Directed by Paula Ortiz and written by Andrea Tornielli, the film is produced by AF Films with Vatican Media and the Fabric of St. Peter. It previewed today at the Rome Film Festival and, according to the official website, reaches cinemas in February 2027. #LeoXIV #Vatican #ChrisPratt #PetrosEni
Parolin: “positive signs”, no resignation letter
🔴 Pietro Parolin on Pope Leo XIV's health: “The signs we are seeing are undoubtedly positive signs,” “it was a successful operation,” and his convalescence is “perfectly in line with what the doctors predicted.”
A precautionary resignation letter? “No, no. Not that.” Rumours of a months-long flying ban are “just talk for the moment”: trips will depend on “how he comes out of hospital” and on the doctors' advice.
On the call with Putin: “It was the Holy Father who took the initiative” for the civilians of Oleshky. Will Putin agree? “I think so.”
(Source: SIR) #LeoXIV #Vatican #ParolinPope's discharge: no change to the timeline
🔴 Pope's discharge from the Gemelli: no change to the timeline. Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni told journalists: “At the moment we have not received any communication from the doctors about discharge beyond the initial one of about a week. If there are changes, they will communicate them.” Asked whether the Pope could leave as early as Saturday, he said: “We will have to wait for the doctors' indications.” #LeoXIV #Vatican
Pope-Putin call confirmed by the Kremlin
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Holy See Press Office announced in a late-afternoon bulletin.
The call focused on Ukraine. The Pope expressed “deep concern for the serious humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region.” He called for “a truce to allow food and medical aid to arrive and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population,” and reaffirmed “the Holy See's commitment to dialogue and peace.”
The Kremlin confirmed the call, according to Russia's Interfax agency. Russian state agency Sputnik reports that Putin wished the Pope a speedy recovery after his surgery. That detail comes only from Russian sources and is not in the Vatican statement.
The call took place while the Pope is still at the Gemelli hospital. #LeoXIV #Vatican #Putin #UkrainePope speaks with Putin, urges truce in Oleshky
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Holy See Press Office announced. The Pope expressed “deep concern for the serious humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region.” He called for “a truce to allow food and medical aid to arrive and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population,” and reaffirmed “the Holy See's commitment to dialogue and peace.” #LeoXIV #Vatican #Putin #Ukraine
Parolin: “readjusting” referred to papal trips
Pietro Parolin clarified his remarks yesterday about “readjusting the pontificate”: he was referring to papal trips, “for instance, at least with regard to this next trip” to Latin America.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event at the Catholic University, the Secretary of State said “the surgery went well, the hospital stay seems to be going well, and so does the convalescence.” #LeoXIV #Vatican #ParolinTagle and Reina visit the Pope at the Gemelli
Visitors for the Pope at the Gemelli: in the early afternoon Luis Antonio Tagle, Dean of the College of Cardinals, and Baldassare Reina, Vicar for the Diocese of Rome, visited Leo XIV separately. The Holy See Press Office confirmed the visits to journalists. #LeoXIV #Vatican
South America trip: papal flight journalists list published
Pope's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru: this morning the Holy See Press Office published the names of journalists admitted to the papal flight for the apostolic journey from November 6 to 17, 2026. It's a sign that, for now, the trip remains on schedule for the planned dates. #LeoXIV #Vatican #Argentina #Peru #Uruguay
Support for the Pope from around the world
Support for the Pope is coming from around the world. In Argentina, Luján has declared a holiday ahead of a possible papal visit. In Madrid, José Cobo urged people not to assume the worst. COMECE, the EU bishops' body, sent a message of prayer. #LeoXIV #Vatican
Parolin meets Iraq's foreign minister
Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin met Iraq's foreign minister at the Vatican. #Vatican #Iraq #LeoXIV
The Pope presides at Mass at the Gemelli and thanks the staff
🔴 Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at noon in the room set up on the tenth floor of the Gemelli, attended by off-duty doctors and nurses and the Vatican Gendarmerie: for the first time he presided rather than concelebrated, and he thanked the staff. According to Tv2000 he is "in good spirits" and, as Rai News reports, on Wednesday he watched Roma-Real Madrid on TV. The expected length of his hospital stay is unchanged: "The doctors have not changed that timetable," the Press Office said. #LeoXIV
First images of the Pope at the Gemelli: Mass and Communion
🔴 The first images of Pope Leo XIV since his admission to the Gemelli. The Pope celebrated Mass and gave Communion, the Vatican Press Office said. Today's medical bulletin confirms "the steady improvement in his overall condition" and a recovery that "allows him to carry out normal daily activities with complete independence". And on Sunday, Matteo Bruni said, "the Angelus will take place". #LeoXIV
Papa Leone XIV celebra la Messa al Policlinico Gemelli / Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Gemelli Hospital Bruni: "The Angelus will take place" on Sunday
🔴 Pope Leo XIV will recite the Angelus on Sunday, Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni confirmed: "The Angelus will take place," without saying where. Today the Pope celebrated Mass and gave Communion at the Gemelli, and his doctors report "the steady improvement in his overall condition." #LeoXIV
New bulletin on the Pope: "steady improvement"
🔴 New medical update on Pope Leo XIV. Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora: "This morning, the Holy Father underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray, which confirmed the steady improvement in his overall condition." Respiratory physiotherapy sessions have continued, and his recovery allows him to carry out normal daily activities with complete independence. #LeoXIV
UAE leaders send good wishes to the Pope
Good wishes from the United Arab Emirates to Pope Leo XIV. According to the official WAM news agency, the UAE President and Vice Presidents congratulated the Pope on his successful surgery. #LeoXIV
Fides: for the first time Africa has more Catholics than Europe
Agenzia Fides has released the Church's 2026 statistics ahead of the 100th World Mission Day this Sunday, 18 October. As of 30 June 2024 there were 1.422 billion Catholics worldwide, up 16.7 million in a year and 17.8% of the world's population. For the first time, Africa has more Catholics than Europe: 288.3 million against 287.2 million. Priest numbers are rising slightly for the first time in five years, while women religious and seminarians continue to decline. #Church #WorldMissionDay
Letters and a drawing for the Pope from the Gemelli's paediatric oncology ward
Pope Leo XIV has received letters in several languages and a drawing from the Gemelli's paediatric oncology ward, led by Antonio Ruggiero. The Holy See Press Office shared them with journalists. According to Eva Fernández (COPE), they include a letter from Angelo, a 7-year-old who had head surgery, and one from the parents of Eleonora, who has now recovered. #LeoXIV
Bulletin: two new auxiliary bishops for Madrid
Pope Leo XIV has appointed two new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Madrid: Fernando Murga Gómez, until now moderator of the Curia, and Andrés Martínez Esteban, until now vicar general of the Ordinariate for Eastern Catholics in Spain. Murga Gómez, an architect before the priesthood, was technical coordinator of the Madrid leg of the Pope's trip to Spain. Source: Holy See Press Office #LeoXIV #Vatican #Madrid
Leo XIV to FAO: "A new global food order"
World Food Day, Pope Leo's message to the FAO: hunger is an "anthropological and ethical crisis," not a technical one. The Pope calls for a "new global food order" and warns that bread must never become a "weapon of war." The message is dated October 12. #LeoXIV
No bulletin this morning: daily health updates end
No note on Pope Leo's health came from the Holy See Press Office this morning. This is in line with what Matteo Bruni announced yesterday, according to Il Messaggero: no more daily medical updates unless there are significant developments. The latest bulletin described a regular recovery. #LeoXIV
Uruguay presses ahead with preparations: free tickets from 23 October
The Church in Uruguay is pressing ahead with preparations for Pope Leo's November visit. Free, named tickets for the vigil at Montevideo's Centenario Stadium and the Masses in Paysandú and Florida will be available from October 23. "His health and recovery are what matter most today," the organizers say, adding that they "continue working with hope." #LeoXIV
Oncologist Schittulli: "The Pope's athletic build will help his recovery"
"The Pope's athletic build will help his recovery," oncologist Francesco Schittulli told Informazione Cattolica, commenting on Pope Leo's recovery after his surgery at the Gemelli. #LeoXIV
Pope awaits histology results: first findings possibly between this weekend and early next week
Pope Leo is now awaiting histology results on the tissue, lymph nodes and molecular profile. According to Il Messaggero, full results will take at least ten days, but a first part could arrive between this weekend and early next week. Meanwhile, his recovery is proceeding normally. #LeoXIV
Pope Leo targeted by online haters over 'fast lane' claims
Pope Leo is now a target for online haters too. As QN reports, some on social media accuse him of using a "fast lane" to get his surgery at the Gemelli, while others call him "the Pope of privilege." Yet, the paper points out, quickly removing a tumor is standard procedure. #LeoXIV
Daily medical bulletins to stop barring new developments
The Pope has resumed work at the Gemelli and his recovery is proceeding normally. For this reason, Il Messaggero reports, Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni announced that daily medical updates will stop unless there are significant developments. #LeoXIV
Latin America journey, oncologist Cinieri: "Air travel not advisable before 20-30 days"
The Pope's trip to Latin America? According to oncologist Saverio Cinieri, former president of AIOM, the Italian association of medical oncologists, "air travel is not advisable before 20-30 days," and Peru's altitude "complicates things." But, he stresses, "the decision is up to Pope Leo." Card. Parolin said today the trip "will take place if all goes well." (via LaPresse) #LeoXIV
The world prays for Pope Leo
The world prays for Pope Leo. Dominican President Abinader asked his fellow citizens to pray for him. In Uruguay, a campaign aims to pray 3.5 million Hail Marys. In Rome, on October 17, Cardinal Tagle will lead the International Missionary Rosary of the Pontifical Mission Societies, which will also pray for his health. #LeoXIV
Parolin and a pontificate that may change pace
Parolin is worried, and he doesn't hide it. Hours later, his words from today still stand out. First the visit to the Gemelli, with a reassuring "I found him well." Then, on the sidelines of an event at the Iraqi embassy, the line that carries weight: "No predictions can be made. If necessary, the Pope will reshape his pontificate." Coming from the Vatican's number two, that's no small thing. For the first time, a pontificate that may change pace is being discussed openly. #LeoXIV
Parolin visited the Pope at the Gemelli: "I found him well"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited the Pope at the Gemelli hospital today. "Yes, I found him well", he told journalists, according to Adnkronos: the information he gathered "corresponds exactly to what the statements said". #LeoXIV
Parolin: "If necessary, he will reshape the pontificate"
Cardinal Parolin, according to ANSA: "If necessary, he will reshape the pontificate". On the Latin America journey (6-17 November): "It will depend on how things go", pending the doctors' opinion. "If all goes well, if the situation develops as was foreseen at the beginning, the journey will take place". #LeoXIV
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
Holy See at the UN: disarmament and rules for AI in weapons
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Archbishop El Kassis, the Holy See's Permanent Observer, calls for disarmament to build peace and for an instrument regulating artificial intelligence in weapons. In another committee he stresses eradicating hunger. #Vatican
Parolin receives Dominican President Abinader
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, together with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, received the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, at the Secretariat of State. Talks focused on good bilateral relations, the regional situation, conflicts and transnational organised crime. Source: Holy See Press Office Bulletin.
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
Bulletin: bishop ordained in China, appointment in Brazil
Holy See Press Office Bulletin: Ignatius Ding Zuyao ordained bishop of Haimen (Jiangsu), appointed by the Pope on 24 August under the Holy See-China Provisional Agreement. Msgr. Paolo Andreolli, a Xaverian from Noventa Vicentina, appointed bishop of Ponta de Pedras (Brazil). Cluj-Gherla united «in persona Episcopi» to the Archeparchy of Făgăraș and Alba Iulia (Romania). #LeoXIV
Trump on the Pope: "I hope he recovers"
Donald Trump on the Pope, hospitalised at the Gemelli: "I hope he recovers." Then on Leo XIV's brother, Louis Prevost: "He's a big supporter of mine, their house is full of MAGA symbols." #LeoXIV
Secretary: the Pope is "very serene"
The Pope's personal secretary, 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
AI: Nvidia's Jensen Huang responds to Leo XIV: «He's asking all the right questions»
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has responded to Pope Leo XIV on AI safety. «He's asking all the right questions, and he's thinking about all the right issues», he told Fortune in an interview. «We all care about the same thing, which is an optimistic future where this technology has great positive impact in society while doing it with great responsibility, safety, and accountability».
At a press conference in late September, the Pope said fears about AI's dangers are not «fake news» and voiced scepticism about Nvidia's announced guardrails, noting that Huang has opposed limits and government regulation. Huang said he was «not exactly sure what was intended» and defended the company's work on open-source safety tools, audits and standards, reiterating his preference for responsible development over new regulation.The John Paul II Vatican Foundation turns 45
The John Paul II Vatican Foundation turns 45. Established by Saint John Paul II in 1981, it supports scholarships for young people, cultural initiatives, care for pilgrims and the preservation of the legacy of Pope Wojtyła's pontificate. Vatican News reports on the anniversary today.
The jubilee celebrations will be held in Rome from 19 to 22 October, with Masses, a conference, a concert and a private audience with Leo XIV listed in the Foundation's programme. Following the Pope's surgery at Gemelli Hospital, audiences are suspended until 20 October: no change to the meeting has been announced.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
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
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.