Pope Leo XIV returned to St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 21, waving to crowds and blessing children from his popemobile. He held his first general audience at the Vatican since undergoing lung cancer surgery on Oct. 13.
COMMENTARY: In 1994, John Paul II saw his hospitalization as suffering to be offered for families. Pope Leo’s surgery may carry the same meaning.

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Portal.hr: Pope Leo XIV will participate in a general audience for the first time since surgery on Wednesday.
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facebook.com: Pope Leo XIV to hold weekly general audience with pilgrims at Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, for the first time since undergoing cancer surgery. | via Reuters Visit www.gmanetwork.com/news for more updates.
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facebook.com: Pope Leo XIV will hold a general audience with pilgrims at the Vatican on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said.
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