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Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery

The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

18 October 2026Live

Sources

BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cq70px6pjkg5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

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