Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Summary
Pope Leo XIV thanked people in St. Peter's Square for their prayers after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. He said he will slowly return to his usual work, and his doctors expect him to recover fully and be able to travel soon.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove the lower part of his right lung due to lung cancer (adenocarcinoma).
- The pope appeared to the crowd just days after surgery and thanked them for their support.
- He described feeling close to people who are sick after his own illness.
- Doctors say there is no reason he cannot take a planned trip to Latin America in November.
- Further tests will determine if he needs more treatment like chemotherapy or other therapies.
- The pope is 71 years old and has been in office for 17 months.
- His recovery has been faster than expected, and he appeared strong and grateful.
- People from around the world, including many American tourists, expressed joy at seeing him recover.
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