Pope Leo Returns to Popemobile After Cancer Surgery in Encouraging Sign of Recovery

Pope Leo XIV returned to St Peter’s Square in the popemobile on Wednesday, October 21, marking his first general audience since undergoing surgery for lung cancer eight days earlier. The 71-year-old pontiff waved to pilgrims, smiled and blessed babies from his open-air vehicle as he resumed a major public engagement at the Vatican, offering an […]

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Public Prayer After Hospital Discharge

Pope Leo XIV has returned to public prayer following his discharge from hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, reassuring Catholics worldwide that he intends to gradually resume his papal duties as he continues his recovery. The 71-year-old pontiff appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 18, […]