Reuters · October 14, 2026

Trump Said He Hopes Pope Leo Will Get Better; Vatican Said Recovery From Surgery Is Progressing as Expected

• President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he wished Pope Leo well and hoped he would get better, according to the report.
• Pope Leo, 71, was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, according to the Vatican, cited in the report.
• His recovery from surgery is progressing as expected, and he has begun walking in his hospital room and eating normally, the Vatican said on Wednesday, according to the report.

Statement via President Trump to reporters and recovery details via the Vatican, cited in the original report. Original headline: "Trump says he hopes Pope Leo will 'get better fast'".