Pope Leo to make public appearance Sunday, first since cancer surgery
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after lung surgery to treat cancer and plans to appear in public on Sunday. He is able to do daily activities on his own and is preparing for a trip to South America in November.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung due to cancer.
- Doctors say the surgery went well and he is steadily improving.
- He can now carry out daily activities independently.
- The pope will lead a noon prayer on Sunday, his first public event since surgery.
- Preparations continue for his planned visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November.
- The Vatican has not said when he will leave the hospital but expects recovery to take about a week.
- Pope Leo spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
- The size of the tumor and whether cancer spread to lymph nodes have not been disclosed.
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