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Vatican runs on autopilot as Leo recovers

The Vatican's bureaucracy has been refined over hundreds of years to keep working when the pope cannot; a calm office, as offices go.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 6:12 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “While Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:12 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.

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The New York TimesWhile Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Rome today, The New York Times says the Vatican bureaucracy, fine-tuned over hundreds of years, keeps running smoothly even while Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHundreds of years of practice.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSome offices are built so the boss can stay home and nothing falls over. I'd like to see that office.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt has survived worse bosses, Hank. Dr. Byte has a gadget review next, and I hope it needs no supervision either.