Pope Leo greets crowds in St Peter's Square after surgery
Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church, addressed thousands of worshippers on Sunday, thanking them for their prayers during his hospital stay. He said he will gradually return to his duties after recent surgery.
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What happened
Pope Leo XIV appeared before thousands of faithful in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday. He thanked them for the prayers offered while he was hospitalised. He pledged to resume his duties gradually.
Why it matters
It is his first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery, and he plans to return to his work step by step.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 8:00 AM ET: Pope Leo XIV thanked the faithful in St Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers during his hospitalisation.
- Oct 19, 12:42 AM ET: In his address to the Catholic faithful, Pope Leo pledged a gradual return to his duties.
Coverage
- Pope greeted by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery (Al Jazeera)
- Pope Leo XIV thanks faithful for prayers at first appearance since surgery (Africanews)
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