Pope Leo XIV returns to St. Peter's Square following lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV greeted 30,000 faithful in St. Peter's Square eight days after undergoing lung surgery, as doctors confirmed no further treatment is needed.
Pope Leo XIV returned to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday to lead his general audience, marking his first greeting of crowds from the popemobile following lung surgery. Around 30,000 faithful gathered despite rain to welcome the pontiff eight days after surgeons at Rome's Gemelli Hospital removed a lobe of his right lung.
Medical examinations confirmed that the localized tumor was an adenocarcinoma, and doctors stated that no further medical therapy is required. Addressing the crowds, Pope Leo thanked the public for their prayers and support. The public appearance follows his discharge from hospital on Saturday and his Sunday Angelus prayer delivered from the Apostolic Palace window.
Sources: ANSA, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, TVP info
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- Il Messaggero — Leone XIV torna tra la folla dopo l'operazione al polmone: in papamobile a piazza San Pietro tra sorrisi, bambini e applausi
- La Repubblica — Papa Leone convalescente sulla papamobile tra la folla di fedeli in piazza San Pietro per l’udienza
- ANSA — Leone a Piazza San Pietro in papamobile
- TVP info — Papież wraca do wiernych. Tłumy na pierwszym spotkaniu po operacji
- Il Sole 24 Ore — I medici del Papa: «Non è necessaria alcuna terapia»