Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery

Loading the video Europe News Video. Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/10/2026 - 15:54 GMT+2 The Vatican has released the first photographs of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The images, published on Friday, show the pontiff celebrating Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is recovering following the operation. The Vatican said the Pope’s condition was continuing to improve, with his post-operative recovery allowing him to carry out daily activities independently and remain in good spirits. Pope Pope Leo XIV Surgery Top stories Now playing Next Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery Now playing Next Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Russia strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy-Trump strain grows Now playing Next MEP: Russians can't sip margaritas in EU while Putin bombs Ukraine Now playing Next Italy airport data network fault: Flights delayed and cancelled Now playing Next Mont Blanc rises by almost two metres, now standing at 4,807.47 metres Now playing Next Musk suggests US behind slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system Now playing Next Russia miscalculated in sidelining Europe, Kallas tells Euronews Now playing Next Thousands of supermarket fridges still exposed after cyberattacks Now playing Next Zelenskyy adviser: Starlink operations restricted in Ukraine overnight Now playing Next From Samarkand to Paris: Preserving Central Asia's scientific heritage Now playing Next Inside Qatar’s Geekend where gamers, cosplayers and artists share their love of games, comics and anime Now playing Next Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport Now playing Next ‘Subsidising suicide’: UN chief urges governments to stop propping up polluting fossil fuels Now playing Next Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Europe News EU summit: 'We will stand firm,' Zelenskyy says amid row with Trump Europe News Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious business motives’, Latvian MEP Kols tells Euronews Europe News Dozens reportedly injured in police crackdown on Portugal housing protest Europe News Tears, hugs and continued fight for housing: Madrid's Puerta del Sol after two weeks Pakistan Families of 34 children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice World News Houthi missile attack targets Yemeni presidential palace in Aden Europe Today Irish minister says EU budget deal still possible 'by Christmas' No Comment Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul Tech News 'Well, it worked': Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster that can fly Europe Today Europe Today: Zelenskyy in Brussels as Kyiv looks to Europe amid tension with US Europe Today Ukraine pushes for European alternatives to US air defences and Starlink amid tensions with Washington USA Candlelight vigil honours victims of Oregon school shooting ADVERTISEMENT Earth News A kite-powered snow sled designed in Spain is gliding across Antarctica in world-first No Comment Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day Belgium Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, Barkin says Iran Another tanker catches fire near Hormuz after two cargo ships sunk in attacks No Comment UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit No Comment Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore No Comment UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality Europe News Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests enter third day ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT