In brief
After a successful surgery to treat lung adenocarcinoma, Pope Leo XIV held his first public engagement by reciting the Angelus from the windows of the Apostolic Palace. He expressed gratitude to those who prayed for him and announced a gradual return to his duties as he recovers.
For the first time since his lung cancer operation, Pope Leo XIV walked from the rear windows of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace and recited the Angelus prayer, offering a quiet moment of faith amid a city‑wide silence. The event on Sunday marked a hopeful milestone in his path to recovery.
The pope’s diagnosis—a case of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer—came just days earlier. Medical teams performed a successful surgery to remove malignant tissue, and Pope Leo now begins a careful step‑by‑step return to his duties.
After the Angelus, he thanked everyone who had sent prayers and condolences, emphasizing the power of spiritual support in his healing journey. He stated that he will gradually increase his public engagements as his health improves.
