“Pope Leo makes first public appearance days after lung cancer surgery”

Key points

• Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of worshippers in St Peter's Square after surgery.
• He had the lower lobe of his right lung surgically removed due to a malignant tumour.
• Medical tests confirmed the tumour as adenocarcinoma with further treatments possible.
• The surgeon expects a full recovery and anticipates no need to cancel the November trip.
• Worshippers and tourists celebrated the pontiff's rapid return to the Vatican.