The appearance came a day after the pope walked unassisted out of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, four days after a 90 minute operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Tissue tests during the procedure confirmed lung adenocarcinoma after a routine checkup detected a small, localized nodule at an early stage.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV Greets Vatican Crowds in First Appearance Since Cancer Surgery
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Pope Leo XIV smiled and waved from a Vatican Palace window over St. Peter's Square on Sunday, wishing crowds a happy Sunday in a firm, clear voice during his first public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery. The 71 year old pontiff told the faithful that the experience brought him closer to all those who suffer and said he will gradually resume his commitments as he recovers.
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