Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

2026-10-17 15:27 • ;Colleen Barry, Associated Press
The Vatican had initially estimated a weeklong hospital stay and canceled his audiences through Tuesday. Experts said patients could be discharged earlier depending on their recovery.
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