El Papa vuelve a la plaza de San Pedro tras su operación: «Retomaré gradualmente mi actividad»

Pope Leo XIV appeared at the balcony of the Apostolic Palace to lead the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, October 18, following a recent surgery. Although he had previously canceled all activities until Tuesday, October 20, the Pope received an unexpected discharge from the hospital over the weekend due to a successful recovery.

The Pope stated that he will gradually resume his activities with the help of God and the prayers of the faithful. He noted that the experience allowed him to feel the closeness of those experiencing illness.

He expressed his gratitude to everyone who prayed for him and offered special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Hospital Gemelli. The surgical procedure, which took place on Tuesday, October 13, involved the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung.