18.10.2026 15:51
Pope Leo XIV (71), the spiritual leader of Catholics who underwent surgery for lung cancer, addressed thousands of people in St. Peter's Square for the first time after being discharged from the hospital. Appearing at the window of the Apostolic Palace for the Angelus prayer, the Pope thanked those who prayed for him. The Pope, part of whose lung was removed, said he would gradually resume his activities.
Pope Leo XIV appeared in public for the first time days after undergoing lung cancer surgery. Thousands of people gathered in the square welcomed the Pope with chants of “Long live the Pope.”
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL IN ROME
Pope Leo XIV had surgery last Tuesday for lung cancer. The Pope, part of whose lung was removed during the surgery, was discharged yesterday from Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
WELCOMED WITH ENTHUSIASM IN THE SQUARE
The Pope, who appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace to lead the traditional Angelus prayer and deliver his address, was welcomed with enthusiasm by thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
“I WILL GRADUALLY RESUME MY ACTIVITIES”
Speaking after the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV said, “I want to thank everyone who has been praying for me these days. As you know, after getting through this delicate period, I will gradually resume my activities.”