Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery
Pope Leo's surgeon said the pontiff was in "absolutely satisfactory clinical condition", estimating another ten days before he was fully recovered.
Pope Leo, 71, announced his intention to gradually return to his regular activities after undergoing surgery for lung cancer on October 18. The pontiff, who had a successful operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, expressed gratitude for the prayers of people worldwide and stated he would resume his duties with God's help.
Having left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday, the pope made his weekly midday appearance in St Peter's Square, where he encouraged the crowd to serve God without compromise. Despite the speculation surrounding his health and the possibility of his planned trip to Latin America, doctors assessed his clinical condition as "absolutely satisfactory," estimating a ten-day recovery period.
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