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Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

PBS NewsHour October 18, 2026 15 views
Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

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Pope Leo Addresses Faithful Following Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo addressed the faithful in St. Peter's Square today, expressing his gratitude for their prayers and revealing his plans to gradually resume his duties after a recent cancer surgery.

Pope Leo's Statement

"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.

Prayers and Support

  • Pope Leo expressed his gratitude for the prayers and support from the faithful
  • He assured the crowd that he will rely on divine assistance and their prayers during his recovery process

Future Plans

"I will gradually return to my duties, acknowledging the help of the Almighty and the prayers of the faithful," Pope Leo stated.

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<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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