The Vatican’s account indicated that the pontiff was able to meet aides and celebrate Mass from a hospital chapel while receiving care.
Pope Leo XIV continued official duties during recovery, including a phone call with Vladimir Putin. The linked original report carries the source publication date shown above and provides the full account, named sources and any subsequent updates.
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