Vatican sources also indicated that the Pope will publicly lead the Angelus this Sunday, although it has not yet been determined whether it will be from the hospital or the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Gemelli Hospital on Friday after undergoing surgery Oct. 13 for a cancerous tumor in his right lung.
In two photographs released by the Vatican, the first since his hospitalization, the Holy Father can be seen standing and wearing the green liturgical vestments used during this period of the liturgical year.
In one image, he appears with his hands joined in prayer; the other was taken during the consecration and shows the Popeʼs secretary at his right side.
Vatican sources said that the Pope distributed Communion during the Eucharistic celebration. In previous days, the Vatican had specified that the pontiff had only concelebrated Mass with his collaborators.
Members of the hospital’s medical and nursing staff, and gendarmes responsible for the Pope’s security, were also present at the Pope’s Mass on Friday.
“In his homily, the Pope thanked all healthcare personnel — doctors, nurses and nursing assistants — for the work they carry out every day caring for the sick and for those in fragile
