Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday

A health story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Health · Florida · October 17, 2026

From WFLA Tampa

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 WFLA Tampa, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

More health from Florida

Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery · WESH Orlando
Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery · WTSP Tampa Bay
Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery · ClickOrlando
Gene therapy helps doctors restore hearing for children born deaf · WESH Orlando
Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour · WFLA Tampa
Joe Redner, Tampa's 'strip club king' and medical marijuana advocate, dies · WTSP Tampa Bay
In Florida, a first-time voter and fears of election interference at No Kings day of action · Florida Phoenix
Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient · ClickOrlando

All health → · Florida local news →

Open HeyHomees →