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Pope Leo XIV holds first general audience after surgery

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first general audience on Wednesday, October 21, following his recent lung cancer surgery. During the event in St. Peter’s Square, the pope thanked those who supported him with prayers and expressed gratitude to God.

During his catechesis, the pope spoke about the importance of marriage and family, stating that promoting family well-being is more urgent than ever. He described marriage as a mutual self-gift between a man and a woman that requires total fidelity and unbreakable oneness, which is expressed through the procreation and upbringing of children. He also emphasized the need to protect fetal life from conception and called for the firm rejection of abortion and infanticide.

The audience followed the pope's discharge from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he underwent surgery on October 13. This marked his first time riding in the popemobile since the operation. Upon his arrival at the platform, cardinals, bishops, and pilgrims gave him a standing ovation.

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  1. Oct 21, 5:10 AM Deon Polski Papież na pierwszej audiencji generalnej po powrocie ze szpitala: „Aborcja i dzieciobójstwo powinny być stanowczo odrzucone”
  2. Oct 21, 3:54 AM Opoka Polski Leon XIV: aborcja i dzieciobójstwo powinny być stanowczo odrzucone
  3. Oct 21, 3:07 AM Katolici Македонски Папата Лав XIV на Генералната аудиенција: Мораме итно да ги заштитиме семејствата и бракот
  4. Oct 21, 4:30 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo affirms the ‘unbreakable oneness’ of marriage at first general audience post-surgery
  5. Oct 21, 5:54 AM Vatican News 中文 教宗公开接见：迫切需要促进家庭福祉，保护胎儿生命

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