The Aporia · Pope Leo to recite prayers in public Sunday, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV will recite the Angelus prayer in public on Sunday, according to a statement from the Vatican on Friday. While doctors initially anticipated a one-week hospital stay following surgery for lung adenocarcinoma, no specific location for Sunday's event was disclosed. The spokesperson confirmed that Pope Leo is in good spirits and has resumed some work activities, including celebrating Mass and giving Communion.

Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, underwent surgery on October 13 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant nodule from his lung. The procedure went smoothly, confirming he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Despite this health scare, doctors have given him the green light to proceed with his previously planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17. Pope Leo made the announcement during a Sunday prayer service on October 11, stating that he is in good health and looking forward to the trip "with great joy and enthusiasm." The Vatican press office confirmed on October 26 that no medical contraindications exist for his travel plans, which involve visits to ten cities across three countries. Leo has expressed gratitude for worldwide support during his recovery and remains committed to resuming his full schedule while adhering to medical recommendations. His trip will include stops in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco, and Pucallpa among others.

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Lung adenocarcinoma begins in cells in the lung that make mucus, called epithelial cells, which line the surface of the lungs, the American Cancer Society says.

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Pope Leo to recite Angelus prayer in public Sunday: Vatican asserted

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The pontiff resumed work activities on Thursday, just days after an operation. asserted

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Pope Leo XIV will recite the Angelus prayer in public on Sunday, the Vatican said in an update on Friday. asserted

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The Vatican did not say where the pontiff would speak on Sunday. asserted

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Asked whether the pope could be discharged from the hospital and return to the Vatican on Saturday, a spokesperson said doctors had established a time frame for his hospital stay. uncertain

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"If that changes, they will communicate the change; we will let you know," the spokesperson said. asserted

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The spokesperson also said the pope's mood was good and confirmed that he had received letters and drawings from children. " asserted

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We sent the letters and drawings," the spokesperson said, adding that Leo had been able to celebrate Mass and give Communion. asserted

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Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities on Thursday, just days after undergoing an operation, the Vatican said Thursday. asserted

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The pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, which is the most common subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, accounting for roughly 40% of all lung cancer cases, according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. uncertain

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Lung adenocarcinoma begins in cells in the lung that make mucus, called epithelial cells, which line the surface of the lungs, the American Cancer Society says. asserted

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Leo was in the operating room for about three hours, with the surgery itself lasting approximately 90 minutes, according to doctors. uncertain

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The surgery was described as "successful" with no complications. asserted

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The Vatican previously said that his recovery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital was expected to last about a week. asserted

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Pope Leo to recite prayers in public Sunday, Vatican says

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