# Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital saying he feels ‘much better’

https://mins.news/en/video/104538

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-17 17:16 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW6Uh2HA4ag

> Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. He is due to resume his duties with the traditional Angelus blessing on Sunday.

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