Pope greeted by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery
Summary
Pope Leo XIV made his first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery by speaking to 15,000 people at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. He thanked everyone for their support, said he plans to slowly resume his duties, and doctors are still checking if the cancer has spread.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV had lung surgery to remove a cancerous nodule and was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer.
- He spoke to a large crowd from a window at the Vatican, expressing gratitude for support and medical care.
- Test results are pending to see if the cancer has spread beyond the lung.
- The pope called his recent experience close to those who are sick or weak.
- A group from Africa celebrated the pope’s appearance with music and dance.
- Some people from the U.S. and Latin America attended the event and expressed relief and hope for the pope’s recovery.
- A planned trip by the pope to South America in November might continue, but his schedule could change depending on his health.
- The pope’s surgeon said there are no current medical reasons to cancel the upcoming trip.
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