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Pope Leo resumes duties; Houthi strikes hit Riyadh; judge extends ad…
The Vatican says the pontiff has resumed some daily activities after lung surgery, with CBS News reporting on his recovery; a quiet return to the office.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
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- First reported by CBS News: “Pope Leo returns to some papal duties as he recovers from surgery, Vatican says”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:32 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Vatican, Houthi, Pope Leo, Riyadh, Saudi.
- BBN covered this story before: Vatican runs on autopilot as Leo recovers (October 15).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHouthi rebels launched new attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, and the strikes have intensified after an earlier attack on the airport, according to CBS News.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn other news, Pope Leo has returned to some daily activities as he recovers from lung surgery, the Vatican says.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRecovering and already back at work. I'd call that a growth opportunity, Hank, and you've never once taken a sick day seriously enough.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI took one in nineteen ninety-nine.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA federal judge has extended the block on the taxpayer-funded Trump ad campaign until after the midterms, now in effect until November eighth.
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The story so far
- Latino voters drift from Republicans; Riyadh funeral; Rwanda… · Axios
- Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen… · BBC
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer; Houthi strike hits Saudi airport · The New York Times
- Pope Leo's death penalty remark sparks debate; Houthis threaten… · TheBlaze
- Pope Leo slept well as recovery continues, Vatican says · ABC News
- Vatican runs on autopilot as Leo recovers · The New York Times
- Pope Leo resumes duties; Houthi strikes hit Riyadh; judge extends ad… (this story)
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