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Pope Leo XIV Shares First Message After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV released his first message since lung cancer surgery, thanking Catholics for prayers and urging family involvement in church life.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV released his first message since lung cancer surgery, thanking Catholics for prayers and urging family involvement in church life. Pope Leo XIV thanked Catholics for prayers after lung cancer surgery and urged families to remain active in local churches. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV released his first message since lung cancer surgery in Rome.
“As you know, I have been unable to be among you during these days”
Message to Catholics
He thanked Catholics for prayers and work during the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia.
“I thank you warmly for your prayers and for the work you have done together”
Surgery Details

Doctors removed a cancerous mass from his lung during Tuesday's surgery.
“The Holy Father underwent respiratory physiotherapy and has begun walking in his room”
The short version
Pope Leo XIV thanked Catholics for prayers after lung cancer surgery and urged families to remain active in local churches.

