Pope Leo says he will resume activities after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV expressed his gratitude to the faithful for their prayers during his hospitalization for cancer surgery, stating he plans to gradually return to his duties. The 71-year-old pontiff revealed on Sunday that he had undergone surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his lower lung lobe. The Pope thanked the doctors, nurses, and staff at Gemelli Hospital, where he was treated, and expressed his appreciation for the support he received.

A week ago, during the Angelus blessing, he announced the presence of a lung nodule, which was later confirmed to be adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. The Pope, who is of American descent, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after a four-day stay, and his prognosis remains undisclosed. American tourists expressed their happiness at being able to pray for the Pope's recovery, while the Pope himself appeared to be doing much better than expected.