Rome: Pope Leo XIV in hospital; people are praying

Oct 15, 2026

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ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican City, October 15, 2026. A young girl, who drew the picture, accompanied by two nuns, walks past a beggar before placing a portrait of Pope Leo XIV at the foot of the statue of Pope John Paul II, outside the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy, on October 15, 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering after successfully undergoing surgery on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. During the operation, doctors confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI Catholic Press Photo EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 sunset shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 sunset shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 sunset shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 People pray outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 People pray outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 sunset shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 People pray outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 People pray outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 People pray outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 sunset shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
ITALY - POPE - VATICAN-2026 10 15 Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2026 10 15 sunset shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome . EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xALESSIAxGIULIANI xCatholicxPressxPhotox
October 15, 2026, Rome, Italy: A faithful takes a picture to the statue of Pope John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, Rome, Italy, 15 October 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing successful surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma during the operation. ANSA RICCARDO ANTIMIANI. Rome Italy - ZUMAa110 20261015_zaf_a110_050 Copyright: xRiccardoxAntimianix
October 15, 2026, Rome, Italy: Faithful praying during the rosary at the statue of John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, Rome, Italy, 15 October 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing successful surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma during the operation. ANSA RICCARDO ANTIMIANI. Rome Italy - ZUMAa110 20261015_zaf_a110_049 Copyright: xRiccardoxAntimianix
October 15, 2026, Rome, Italy: Faithful praying during the rosary at the statue of John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, Rome, Italy, 15 October 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing successful surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma during the operation. ANSA RICCARDO ANTIMIANI. Rome Italy - ZUMAa110 20261015_zaf_a110_045 Copyright: xRiccardoxAntimianix
October 15, 2026, Rome, Italy: A girl, author of the drawing, places a portrait of Pope Leo at the foot of the statue of Pope John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, Rome, Italy, 15 October 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing successful surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma during the operation. ANSA RICCARDO ANTIMIANI. Rome Italy - ZUMAa110 20261015_zaf_a110_016 Copyright: xRiccardoxAntimianix
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
News Bilder des Tages RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : Statue of John Paul II in front Agostino Gemelli University Hosoital Italy, Rome,Vatican 2026-10-15 : statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Copyright Alessia Giuliani CPP EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO BOOKS Copyright: xAlessiaxGiuliani Catholicpressphotox

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