Pope Leo calls Putin from hospital after lung cancer surgery, urges ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery for lung cancer and is recovering, called Russian President Vladimir Putin from the hospital and urged him to arrange a ceasefire in Oleshky for essential supplies to reach the Russian-controlled city. Without mentioning a ceasefire, Russia agreed to cooperate. Meanwhile, doctors said the 71-year-old pontiff has shown "continued improvement" after his surgery.