# Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery

> Pope Leo XIV holds first weekly audience since lung cancer surgery.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV holds first weekly audience since lung cancer surgery. Pope Leo XIV held his first weekly audience in St. Peter's Square after recovering from…
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- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/pope-leo-xiv-holds-first-weekly-audience-st-peters-square-lung-cancer-surgery/19964941
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:43:46+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo, vatican, lung cancer, surgery, st peter's square, news, local
## Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after five days in the hospital to have a lobe removed from his lung.
## Pope Leo holds first weekly audience
Pope Leo XIV held his first weekly audience with the faithful in St. Peter's Square after lung cancer surgery.
## Pope Leo thanks faithful for prayers
Pope Leo thanked the faithful for their prayers during his recovery, saying, 'Thank you for the support of your prayers. Thanks to God for his generosity.'

> Thank you for the support of your prayers. Thanks to God for his generosity
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV held his first weekly audience in St. Peter's Square after recovering from lung cancer surgery.