Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-seen-for-first-time-since-lung-cancer-surgery-amid-major-recovery-milestoneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo XIV appears for first time following lung cancer surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-seen-for-first-time-since-lung-cancer-surgery-amid-major-recovery-milestonehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-seen-for-first-time-since-lung-cancer-surgery-amid-major-recovery-milestone#u137016Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:21:38 +0000Pope Leo XIV has been seen for the first time since undergoing a lobectomy at Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican confirmed a lung cancer diagnosis following the successful thoracic surgery. Doctors report steady improvement in the Pope's recovery, and he has already celebrated Mass for Gemelli staff. He is expected to make his first public appearance and deliver his first public speech this Sunday.Why it mattersThe diagnosis was described as a bolt from the blue and has raised questions regarding cancer risks for nonsmokers. The surgery has created uncertainty regarding the papacy and may resu