Pope Leo XIV Returns to Public View, Leads Angelus Prayer After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, reciting the Angelus prayer from the window of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The 71-year-old pontiff returned to the Vatican four days after the 90-minute operation, which followed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. He thanked the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for their prayers and said he will gradually resume his duties. Doctors have not confirmed whether he is cancer-free, as further tests are needed to determine if metastases have formed.
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Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful in St. Peter's Square, telling them he will gradually resume his duties after undergoing cancer surgery. The pope returned to the Vatican four days after the operation, and thousands gathered in the square as he thanked them for their prayers following his hospitalization. His surgeon described him as an 'ideal patient' and noted that the lung cancer was discovered 'entirely by chance.' The pontiff's public appearance marks a significant step in his recovery and return to papal responsibilities.
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Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery, reciting the traditional Angelus prayer from the window of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on Sunday. The surgery followed his diagnosis with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. After the prayer, the Pope thanked those who had prayed for him in recent days and expressed appreciation for their support. He stated that he will now gradually return to his commitments as he recovers.
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Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance on Sunday since undergoing lung cancer surgery, reciting the traditional Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. The surgery had taken place just days earlier, after the Pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. Following the prayer, he thanked those who had prayed for him in recent days and expressed appreciation for their support. He also said he will now gradually return to his commitments as he recovers. The event marked his return to public view after the diagnosis and operation, and the report notes further coverage of his cancer diagnosis is available.
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Pope Leo XIV Thanks Wellwishers in First Event After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance on Sunday since undergoing lung cancer surgery, reciting the traditional Angelus prayer from the window of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The surgery had taken place just days earlier after he was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. Following the prayer, the Pope thanked those who had prayed for him in recent days and expressed appreciation for their support. He also stated that he will now gradually return to his commitments as he recovers.
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Pope Leo XIV spent his first night back at his Vatican residence after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, which contained a tumor. The Vatican press office announced he will deliver the traditional Angelus prayer from his study window overlooking St. Peter's Square at midday, just days after the 90-minute operation. The 71-year-old pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital to applause from hospital staff and greeted waiting faithful. Doctors have not yet confirmed whether he is cancer-free, as further tests are needed to determine if metastases have formed. The removed nodule was identified as a lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. Leo is receiving physiotherapy to aid breathing and can perform daily activities independently. He had surprised the public the previous Sunday by revealing the lung nodule discovery.
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