President Abdel Fattah El Sisi expressed his sincere and heartfelt  wishes for swift recovery of Pope of the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV.

“I was deeply concerned to receive the news of the sudden health emergency experienced by the Pope of the Vatican, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,” said President Sisi.

“I wish to express my sincere and heartfelt wishes for his swift recovery, and I pray that God bestows upon him health and well-being so that he may continue to fulfill his vital role in supporting efforts to achieve peace and stability in the world, and in fostering understanding, tolerance, and dialogue among peoples and religions,” the president added. 

Five days ago, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, has sent a message to Pope Leo XIV, Pope of the Vatican, inquiring about his well-being following a successful surgical procedure in Rome, Italy.

In his message, the Grand Imam expressed his sincere wishes for Pope Leo’s speedy recovery and continued good health, enabling him to persist in his role of serving humanity and advancing joint efforts to embed the values of fraternity, coexistence, and global peace.

On October 13, 2026, Pope Leo XIV underwent a surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Gemelli Hospital, announced the Holy See Press Office. Vatican News reported that the X-ray and postsurgical checks showed that the pope is recovering normally.