# Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

https://mins.news/en/video/105518

- NBC News, 2026-10-18 23:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmsZFJBW0Nc

> Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for praying for him during his hospitalization for lung cancer surgery. He said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

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