Pope Leo Makes Triumphant Return to Public Duties After Lung Cancer Surgery

10/19/2026

Leo has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer

10/19/2026

Pope Leo returned to work at the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after doctors removed a portion of his lung when a cancerous growth was discovered. Chris Livesay reports from Rome.

10/19/2026

"This experience has made me feel a special closeness to all those who are battling illness and infirmity," he said, in his first public appearance since his lung surgery.

10/18/2026

Pope Leo XIV​ thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, one day after being discharged from the hospital for cancer surgery.

10/18/2026

Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican after his lung cancer surgery sent shock waves through the Catholic church. Chris Livesay reports on what the pontiff had to say during his Sunday service.

10/18/2026

Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV made a surprise early return from Gemelli hospital following cancerous tumor removal.

10/18/2026

Pope Leo pledged on Sunday to slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as he greeted crowds in St. Peter’s Square during his first public event since...

10/18/2026

The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.