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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass at Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV's health improves as he celebrates Mass for Gemelli Hospital staff.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV's health improves as he celebrates Mass for Gemelli Hospital staff. Pope Leo XIV's doctors report steady improvement in his condition after blood tests and chest X-ray, and he celebrates Mass for Gemelli Hospital medical staff. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's Health Update
Pope Leo XIV's doctors report steady improvement in his condition after blood tests and chest X-ray on his fourth day in hospital.
“the steady improvement in his overall condition”
Pope Celebrates Mass for Gemelli Staff
Pope Leo XIV distributed Communion at noon for Gemelli Hospital medical staff and Vatican City State Gendarmerie Corps members.
“the Pope thanked all the staff, doctors, nurses, and orderlies, for the work they do every day caring for patients in their frailty”
Next Steps for Pope's Recovery
Pope Leo XIV will hold the Sunday noon-day Angelus, and respiratory physiotherapy sessions continue as he recovers independently.
“the Sunday noon-day Angelus, normally led by the Pope, will take place”
The bottom line
Pope Leo XIV's doctors report steady improvement in his condition after blood tests and chest X-ray, and he celebrates Mass for Gemelli Hospital medical staff.
