AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPope’s Recovery: The Vatican released the first post-surgery photos of Leo XIV celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Doctors report steady improvement, normal tests and independent daily activity as he recovers from surgery for lung adenocarcinoma. He is expected to lead Sunday’s Angelus; his planned November South America trip remains subject to medical advice. Ukraine Appeal: From hospital, Leo called Vladimir Putin to seek a local ceasefire, aid deliveries and safe evacuation for civilians in Oleshky, where about 2,000 people face severe shortages. The Kremlin said Russia would cooperate with Vatican relief efforts but did not confirm a ceasefire. Running the Church: The pope has also met aides and resumed official duties. Biographers say it is too soon to predict lasting changes to his papacy; Cardinal Pietro Parolin clarified that his remarks about reshaping it referred to future trips.
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