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Pope Leo, the first US pope, has pledged to return to his duties following lung cancer surgery that removed the lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday. Speaking from the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Sunday, he thanked supporters for their prayers and expressed plans to gradually resume his papal responsibilities, which include leading 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.

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Pope Leo XIV returned to St. Peter's Square on October 18, five days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. During his first public appearance since the operation, he thanked supporters for their prayers and pledged to gradually resume his duties as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The pontiff had announced on October 11 that doctors found a small nodule in his lung during routine medical checks and scheduled immediate surgery due to its early detection and localized nature. Pope Leo, who is known for his physical activity including weekly tennis games and swimming at Castel Gandolfo, expressed gratitude to the medical team and faith community supporting him through this phase of recovery. His doctors expect a full recovery within two weeks, allowing him to resume regular activities by God’s help and continued prayers from believers worldwide.

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“Both articles describe Pope Leo's return to public duties and appearance in St. Peter’s Square after lung cancer surgery on the same day, indicating they are reporting on the same specific incident.”

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“Both articles describe Pope Leo's recovery and return to duties following lung cancer surgery on the same date.”

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“Both articles describe Pope Leo's recovery and return to duties following lung cancer surgery on the same date, indicating they are reporting on the same specific incident.”

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“Both articles describe Pope Leo's recovery and return to duties following the same lung cancer surgery, with consistent details about the timing and medical outcome.”

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“While both articles discuss Pope Leo returning to Vatican duties after lung cancer surgery, Article A reports on his return to the Vatican four days post-surgery, while Article B covers a later public event where he pledges to resume activities.”

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“Both articles describe Pope Leo's release and return to duties following lung cancer surgery on the same specific dates.”

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Pope Leo pledges return to duties following lung cancer surgery The first US pope had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung Pope Leo pledged on Sunday to slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as he greeted crowds in St. Peter’s Square during his first public event since undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago.

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2026-10-18 · South China Morning Post

Pope Leo pledges return to duties following lung cancer surgery · mixed framing

he → pledge → cancer

The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, fuelling speculation about how his illness might change his 17-month papacy. Smiling from a window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace as he spoke to pilgrims below in a firm, clear voice on Sunday, the first US pope thanked people across the world for their prayers and said he would now begin to resume his normal schedule. uncertain

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“Having overcome this delicate phase ... I will now gradually resume my activities, always with the help of God and your prayers,” Leo said. asserted

Leo → overcome → God

Pope Leo pledges return to duties following lung cancer surgery

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