# Pope Leo greets crowds at Vatican in first public appearance since lung cancer surgery

https://mins.news/en/item/105002

- Reuters, 2026-10-18 10:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/pope-leo-greets-crowds-vatican-first-event-since-cancer-surgery-2026-10-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad49e846dfdf200017e2cc7

> Pope Leo addressed crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, marking his first public event five days after lung cancer surgery. Smiling from a window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, he spoke to pilgrims in a firm, clear voice.

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