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Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
NPR News Sunday 18 October 2026, 12:55 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.(Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

(Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)

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