Pope Leo XIV has left a Rome hospital four days after surgery to remove part of his right lung. He is expected to lead Sunday’s Angelus prayer, though further test results and any need for additional treatment remain unknown.
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Police are assessing a post by Sarah Helm, wife of the UK’s national security adviser, in which she said she supported the proscribed group Palestine Action. The post has prompted both criticism and support as the group’s ban faces a legal challenge.
The Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo XIV since lung surgery, showing him celebrating Mass at a Rome hospital. Doctors reported steady improvement as he recovered from an operation that led to a cancer diagnosis.