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Pacific storm watch grows as Pope Leo resumes work from hospital

The Washington Post reports the system over the Pacific is still brewing; Pope Leo, meanwhile, met a top aide and resumed work from hospital.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 7:58 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

From the show

First reported by Al Jazeera: “Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery”, with reporting from The Washington Post and Japan Today.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:58 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Mexico Pacific, Pope Leo.

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Al JazeeraPope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
The Washington PostA brewing Pacific storm could become one of the planet’s strongest this year
Japan TodayPope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Post says the Pacific storm could become one of the planet's strongest this year, though it is still only brewing, and forecasters have named no landfall.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo it hasn't made up its mind yet. I say we send it something encouraging.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMeanwhile Pope Leo is back at work from his hospital bed, and doctors say his lung recovered well from surgery.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe has made a decision before the weather has.