# Pope Leo recovering from surgery, will deliver Sunday prayer

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- DW, 2026-10-16 15:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-recovering-from-surgery-will-deliver-sunday-prayer/a-79682540?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV is steadily recovering from lung surgery and will make his first public appearance on Sunday to deliver the traditional noon Angelus prayer. Doctors report continued improvement but have not said when he will leave hospital. Plans for a November trip to South America are moving ahead.

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