Pope Leo leads Sunday prayer days after returning from cancer surgery

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Pope Leo resumed public duties at the Vatican by leading a Sunday prayer service, just days after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The event drew attention as it was the first time Pope Leo appeared in public since the news of his medical procedure became known, causing concern and reflection within the Catholic community. Chris Livesay provided coverage of Pope Leo's remarks during the service.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery last week at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant tumor from his lung, as revealed in his Sunday Angelus prayer on October 18th. The 71-year-old American pope announced earlier that the nodule was detected early and circumscribed during recent medical checks. He thanked supporters for their prayers and expressed his intention to gradually resume his duties with God's help and continued support from the faithful. Pope Leo emphasized his close connection to those facing illness, acknowledging the hospital staff at Gemelli for their care. It is unclear whether this health issue will affect his upcoming trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled for November 6-17.

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Catholic NORP · 1× Chris Livesay PERSON · 1× Leo PERSON · 1×

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Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican after his lung cancer surgery sent shock waves through the Catholic church.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19
2026-10-19 · CBS News
Pope Leo leads Sunday prayer days after returning from cancer surgery · assertive framing

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Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican after his lung cancer surgery sent shock waves through the Catholic church. asserted
surgery → return → church
Chris Livesay reports on what the pontiff had to say during his Sunday service. asserted
pontiff → report → service
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