# Pope Leo XIV to appear publicly after lung cancer surgery

> The 71-year-old pontiff plans a public appearance on Sunday, days after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV to appear publicly after lung cancer surgery
- Summary: The 71-year-old pontiff plans a public appearance on Sunday, days after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung. Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/pope-leo-to-make-public-appearance-sunday-first-since-cancer-surgery?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, lung cancer, surgery, vatican, catholic church, news, world, politics
## Pope undergoes lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, aged seventy-one, underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
## Doctors report steady progress
According to his doctors, Pope Leo XIV is making steady progress at the hospital following the operation earlier this week.
## Public appearance planned for Sunday
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV plans to appear before the public on Sunday, marking his first public appearance since undergoing cancer surgery.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with lung cancer, underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung on Tuesday and is making steady progress toward a public appearance on Sunday.