Pope continues ‘steady improvement,’ celebrates Mass for Gemelli staff
On Friday afternoon, the Holy See Press Office released a statement from Pope Leo XIV’s doctors, who said his postoperative recovery continues with steady improvement.
Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said the Pope “underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray this morning, which confirmed the steady improvement in his overall condition.”
They added that “respiratory physiotherapy sessions have continued,” noting that his “postoperative recovery allows him to carry out normal daily activities entirely independently.”
The Holy See Press Office said separately that Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at noon in the room set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital.
Several members of Gemelli’s medical and nursing staff attended the Mass, along with members of the Vatican City State Gendarmerie Corps.
“In his homily, the Pope thanked all the staff—doctors, nurses, and orderlies—for the work they do every day caring for patients in their frailty, and especially for what they have done and continue to do for him,” read the statement.
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