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

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-19 04:42 UTC
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- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/pope-greeted-by-crowds-in-first-major-appearance-since-lung-cancer-surgery?traffic_source=rss

> 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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