https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-leads-sunday-prayers-in-first-major-public-appearance-since-lung-cancer-surgeryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-leads-sunday-prayers-in-first-major-public-appearance-since-lung-cancer-surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-leads-sunday-prayers-in-first-major-public-appearance-since-lung-cancer-surgery#u142779Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:40:11 +0000Pope Leo XIV returned to public view on Sunday to lead the Angelus prayer at the Vatican, marking his first major appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery. Addressing the faithful from the exact spot where he previously announced his operation, the 71-year-old pontiff stated that his medical ordeal drew him closer to all those who suffer. The Sunday address followed his discharge from the hospital just a day prior, occurring four days after his initial lung cancer procedure early in his papacy.Why it mattersThe sudden cancer surgery early in Pope Leo XIV's papacy sent shockwaves th