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SocietyPope welcomed by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV addressed about 15,000 people in St Peter’s Square in his first major public appearance since surgery confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. He said he would gradually resume his duties; tests to determine whether the cancer has spread are pending.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:42Original

Pope welcomed by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery
Pope welcomed by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgerySociety