Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery PBS NewsHour - The Latest By: Colleen Barry, Associated Press · Trisha Thompson, Associated Press 18 October 2026 at 17:34 "Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God's help and your prayers," Leo said, his voice sounding strong four days after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed.
Pope Leo thanks well-wishers in first Sunday prayers since lung cancer surgery The Independent News By: Colleen Barry and Trisha Thompson 18 October 2026 at 12:17 The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday © Reuters
Pope Leo tells faithful he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery Belfast Telegraph By: By Colleen Barry · Associated Press 18 October 2026 at 11:56
Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery The Independent News By: Colleen Barry and Trisha Thompson 18 October 2026 at 10:41 Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after undergoing surgery to remove a lung tumor © Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved