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Pope Leo XIV offers thanks and recites Angelus at first post-surgery event
In his first event since being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanked people who had wished him well. He recited the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace during the event.
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What to know
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Pope Leo XIV thanked wellwishers at his first event after his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery.
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He recited the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
Why it matters
The event provides a reference point for the pope’s activities following his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery.
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