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Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, October 18, led the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace for the first time since his lung surgery. The 71-year-old pontiff, whose lower lobe of the right lung was removed on October 13 due to adenocarcinoma, thanked doctors and the faithful and said he would gradually return to his duties. Surgeon Stefano Margaritora described the pope's condition as satisfactory and sees no clinical obstacles to the trip to Latin America on November 6–17.

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Pope Leo XIV Recovers After Lung Surgery and Plans Sunday Appearance

The Vatican said the 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV is recovering quickly after the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, performed on October 13 due to an adenocarcinoma. On Sunday he will lead the traditional Angelus prayer — the exact location has not yet been named. Doctors are awaiting biopsy results, and the trip to South America remains an open question, although preparations continue.

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