# Pope Leo XIV says hospital stay brought him closer to people suffering from illness

https://mins.news/en/video/105233

- euronews, 2026-10-18 15:02 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4pyXn-_Hrw

> Pope Leo XIV was discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung. He led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace, thanked doctors and said he would gradually resume his duties.

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