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Pope Leo XIV appeared publicly for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery, thanking well-wishers and stating he will gradually resume his duties.
Pope Leo XIV appeared in St. Peter's Square to thank the faithful for their prayers during his recent hospitalization. He announced his intention to gradually resume his papal duties following surgery for lung cancer. His surgeon reported his condition as satisfactory, estimating a ten-day recovery period.
This marks the pontiff's first public appearance since his diagnosis and surgery. The event underscores the Vatican's efforts to project stability and continuity in the leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, particularly as the Pope prepares for an upcoming trip to Latin America.
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“Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for lung nodule removal after doctors said the growth was identified at a very early stage.”How each side headlined it
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All sources: Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance after lung cancer surgery, thanking the faithful and stating he would gradually resume his duties.
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Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.
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The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.
Pope Leo pledged on Sunday to slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as he greeted crowds in St.
Pope Leo's surgeon said the pontiff was in "absolutely satisfactory clinical condition", estimating another ten days before he was fully recovered.
The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
He thanked people across the world for their prayers and said he would now begin to resume his normal schedule.
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
The pope had part of his right lung removed on Tuesday (Oct 13) because of a cancerous tumour.
Doctors says the 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement since having part of his right lung removed on Tuesday.
Pope Leo XIV thanked the thousands of faithful in the Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalised earlier this week.
Pontiff says he will gradually resume activities after discharge from hospital following cancer diagnosis
Thousands gathered in St. Peter s Square as Pope Leo XIV made a surprise early return from Gemelli hospital following cancerous tumor removal.
Pope Leo XIV received blood tests and a chest X-ray at Gemelli Hospital, confirming he is well enough to return to the Vatican after surgery.
Pope Leo XIV began walking and resumed eating after thoracic surgery at Rome s Gemelli Hospital, with blood tests and an X-ray being part of his recovery.
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for lung nodule removal after doctors said the growth was identified at a very early stage. Doctors later confirmed he had a form of lung cancer.
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