Vatican Says Pope Leo Will Leave Hospital on Saturday, Days After Lung Surgery

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital this Saturday following treatment for lung cancer. During his hospitalization in Rome, the pontiff issued a direct appeal to President Putin. Pope Leo urged the Russian leader to establish a ceasefire in a besieged Ukrainian city, emphasizing the urgent need to permit humanitarian aid to enter the region. The Pope's recovery follows recent lung surgery conducted at the medical facility before his scheduled departure.