LISTEN: Wishing Pope Leo a speedy recovery

Pope Leo XIV is recovering well following surgery for lung cancer, according to a Vatican report. Archbishop Cushley shared the update during a BBC Radio Scotland broadcast on October 16, noting that the Pope had been up and moving and was able to eat breakfast after the procedure earlier this week.

Archbishop Cushley remarked that the news of the diagnosis would resonate with many people who have been affected by cancer or serious illness. He noted that while the Pope faces the physical demands of public life, medical progress in treatments and procedures offers encouragement for his recovery.