https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-speaks-with-putin-denouncing-recent-attacks-as-he-shows-recovery-from-lung-surgery-progressingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-speaks-with-putin-denouncing-recent-attacks-as-he-shows-recovery-from-lung-surgery-progressinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-speaks-with-putin-denouncing-recent-attacks-as-he-shows-recovery-from-lung-surgery-progressing#u139895Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:27:07 +0000Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin from the hospital, urging a humanitarian ceasefire and aid for starving citizens in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky while denouncing recent attacks. The pontiff showed strong signs of recovering well from lung cancer surgery, holding meetings with top aides and celebrating Mass in a makeshift hospital chapel. Vatican officials have outlined plans for the pope to lead upcoming Sunday prayers as his recovery continues to progress.Why it mattersThe telephone call highlights the active diplomatic role the Vatican continues to