Pope Leo to gradually resume papal activities since removal of cancerous tumour
Pontiff thanks people for their prayers as he recovers from operation on his lung
TL;DR
- Pope Leo reappeared publicly for the first time since undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
- He announced a gradual resumption of his papal activities.
- Leo thanked those who prayed for him and expressed solidarity with the ill.
- Doctors reported his recovery is progressing normally, awaiting further test results.
- His surgeon confirmed there are no clinical reasons preventing him from travelling for a planned trip to South America.