This afternoon, Pope Leo XIV left the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital and returned to the Vatican.

As he took his leave, the Holy Father thanked Professor Stefano Margaritora, who had performed the operation, along with the medical and nursing team, and greeted the healthcare staff, Professor Elena Beccalli, Rector of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, and the management of the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital.

Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October, the Holy Father will pray the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace.