The Pope's lung cancer surgery recovery is progressing well, and he will return to lead the Angelus prayer in St Peter's Square this weekend.
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01Summary
- 01Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after a 90-minute operation to remove a cancerous growth from his lung.
- 02Blood tests and chest X-rays show steady improvement, but results of further tests for cancer spread are pending.
- 03On Friday, the Pope spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging dialogue and a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshkiy, Ukraine.
- 04His public return this Sunday is a surprise, as his schedule was cleared until 20 October.
- 05The Pope aims to travel to Latin America in early November, including Peru, if fit enough.
02Why it matters
The Pope's prompt return to public duties will reassure millions of Catholics worldwide and signals a strong recovery, though his ability to travel next month remains uncertain.
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