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The Vatican Museums have presented an exhibition dedicated to the centenary of papal Mercedes-Benz cars — from the 1930 limousine for Pius XI to the first fully electric popemobile, the G 580 of 2024. The exhibition runs until January 31, 2027.
Otabek YusupovAndriy Yurash said in an interview with Apostrophe that, according to him, active Orthodox believers in Russia number no more than 1.5–2%, while there are more Muslims. A survey by St Tikhon's Orthodox Humanitarian University, reported by Vedomosti, gives different figures: 65% Orthodox and 9% Muslim.
Aziz KarimovThe Vatican has confirmed that 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery on 13 October to remove a tumour from his right lung, will travel on 6–17 November on the planned tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The Pope's doctor described his condition as 'absolutely satisfactory' with no clinical contraindications.
Otabek YusupovThe press office of the Holy See has officially confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, as previously planned. Doctors noted a favorable recovery after the recent surgery: there were no complications, tests showed the illness was localized, and no additional oncological treatment is required.
Otabek YusupovThe Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi next week: doctors recommended refraining from a helicopter flight during his recovery from thoracic surgery for lung cancer. Instead of attending the meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace, the Pope will send a message to participants. Doctors noted that a follow-up X-ray confirmed good recovery, and no further treatment for the cancer is required.
Javlon TursunovHistological and molecular analyses of tissue removed during the October 13 surgery confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has a localized lung adenocarcinoma. According to oncologists, no further treatment is required. The Pope was discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and held his first general audience since the surgery on Wednesday.
Javlon TursunovPope Leo XIV on October 21 held his first general audience after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was treated following lung surgery. Referring to the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes, he called the family the 'foundation of society' and urged greater support for marriage and family life, and also thanked everyone who prayed for him during his hospitalization.
Sevara AzamovaPope Leo XIV held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 19 — a few days after a conversation with Vladimir Putin. The main topic of both conversations was Oleshky in Kherson region: the pontiff called for a humanitarian ceasefire to deliver aid and evacuate civilians.
Otabek YusupovPope Leo XIV on Sunday, October 18, led the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace for the first time since his lung surgery. The 71-year-old pontiff, whose lower lobe of the right lung was removed on October 13 due to adenocarcinoma, thanked doctors and the faithful and said he would gradually return to his duties. Surgeon Stefano Margaritora described the pope's condition as satisfactory and sees no clinical obstacles to the trip to Latin America on November 6–17.
Aziz Karimov71-year-old Pope Leo XIV left Rome's Gemelli hospital and returned to the Vatican four days after part of his right lung was removed due to a cancerous tumor. Doctors declared him 'fit for discharge.' The Pope plans to recite the Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Sunday; audiences are canceled until October 20, and the fate of the November trip to South America remains uncertain.
Otabek YusupovPope Leo XIV left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, October 17, four days after surgery on his right lung, during which the lower lobe was removed and a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma was confirmed. Doctors described the pontiff's condition as satisfactory; on Sunday he will lead the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace.
Aziz KarimovThe Vatican's top diplomat Archbishop Paul Gallagher told the BBC that the news of Pope Leo XIV's illness is 'a kind of turning point'. The Pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital, after which he was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican reports a steady improvement in his condition.
Otabek YusupovOn October 16, 2026, Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering after surgery, held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The pontiff expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in the occupied Oleshky in Kherson region and called for a ceasefire to deliver food and medical aid, as well as for the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians. The Kremlin said Putin thanked the pope for his willingness to help settle the conflict and wished him a speedy
Aziz KarimovThe condition of 70-year-old Pope Leo XIV after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung is steadily improving. Blood tests and a chest X-ray on the fourth day of hospitalization at Rome's Gemelli hospital confirmed positive dynamics, Vatican doctors reported.
Otabek YusupovThe Vatican said the 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV is recovering quickly after the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, performed on October 13 due to an adenocarcinoma. On Sunday he will lead the traditional Angelus prayer — the exact location has not yet been named. Doctors are awaiting biopsy results, and the trip to South America remains an open question, although preparations continue.
Aziz KarimovThe Vatican has released the first images of 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV after the removal of a malignant tumor in his right lung: the pontiff celebrated Mass on the tenth floor of Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Doctors report steady improvement, but test results on whether the cancer has spread are not yet ready. Also on Friday, the pope called Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky.
Aziz KarimovPope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung. The procedure was performed using the minimally invasive Uniportal VATS technique developed by Spanish surgeon Diego González Rivas. According to the Vatican, the operation lasted about 90 minutes and went without complications; the pope is recovering, and doctors are awaiting test results on the spread of the cancer.
Otabek YusupovThe 71-year-old pontiff underwent removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, where a malignant tumor was found. Doctors report that recovery is on schedule: the pope is walking on his own, eating, and even celebrated Mass. Biopsy results regarding metastases are awaited.
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