Pope Leo XIV Returns to Public After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people gathered at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday with his first public speech after lung surgery.
Consensus
- Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance after surgery.
- He appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace in St. Peter's Square.
- He thanked believers worldwide for their prayers.
- He stated he would gradually resume his activities.
- The surgery involved removal of the lower lobe of the right lung.
- The operation took place on October 13.
- He left the hospital in Rome on October 17 and returned to the Vatican.
- He is recovering and capable of performing daily activities independently.
- He is scheduled to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.
- The Vatican reported around 15,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square.
Points of divergence
- One nun fell to her knees and cried, while a group held a sign saying 'Best wishes, Holy Father. We love you and pray for you.' — vedomosti
- Pope Leo XIV will conduct his first post-operation Sunday prayer on October 18. — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- The Pope addressed the faithful after discharge from the hospital — BBC News Русская служба
- Pope Leo XIV appeared in public for the first time after surgery — Ведомости
- Pope Leo XIV will hold the first post-operation Sunday prayer on October 18 — Коммерсантъ
- Pope Leo XIV made first public statement after operation — Коммерсантъ