Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday

A health story from New York, reported by PIX11 NYC.

Health · New York · October 17, 2026

From PIX11 NYC

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced.

Reported by PIX11 NYC, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at PIX11 NYC →

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