The first American pope has broken with Vatican tradition by announcing his own lung surgery on live television and allowing his doctors, rather than the Vatican spokesman, to issue daily medical bulletins. Church historians and ethicists say the approach reflects a broader shif…
Pope Leo XIV Brings American-Style Transparency to Vatican Health Communications
The first American pope has broken with Vatican tradition by announcing his own lung surgery on live television and allowing his doctors, rather than the Vatican spokesman, to issue daily medical bulletins. Church historians and ethicists say the approach reflects a broader shift toward expert-driven governance and accountability in the Holy See.
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