Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience after surgery and emphasized the importance of the family

Pope Leo XIV on October 21 held his first general audience after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was treated following lung surgery. Referring to the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes, he called the family the 'foundation of society' and urged greater support for marriage and family life, and also thanked everyone who prayed for him during his hospitalization.

Sevara AzamovaFirst published on tafs uz 1 min read
Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience after surgery and emphasized the importance of the family

The key facts

  • Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience after lung surgery performed on October 13
  • He called the family the 'foundation of society' and urged strengthening support for marriage and family life
  • The Pope was discharged from Gemelli Hospital on October 17 after five days of hospitalization

First audience after surgery

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, October 21, held his first general audience after undergoing surgery, Vatican News reports. At the meeting, he emphasized the importance of marriage and the family for society.

The family as the foundation of society

Reflecting on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes, the pontiff called the family the 'foundation of society' and urged greater efforts to support marriage and family life. According to him, the responsibility of people in social, political and cultural positions to promote the well-being of families is 'more relevant today than ever.'

Gratitude for prayers

Leo XIV also thanked everyone who prayed for him during his stay in the hospital.

Course of hospitalization

The Pope was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on October 17 after five days of hospitalization following lung surgery performed on October 13.

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