Pope announces gradual return to work after surgery

Pope Leo XIV (in the world – Robert Francis Prevo) said in the Vatican that he will gradually return to normal activities after surgery on the lung, reports Reuters.

“Having overcome this difficult stage ... I will now gradually resume my activities, always with the help of God and your prayers.

He addressed the faithful from the window of the Apostolic Palace, overlooking St. Peter's Square. He appeared at the window unaided and held a traditional Sunday prayer. According to the Vatican, about 15,000 people gathered in the square.

According to the newspaper, other public events of the Pope canceled at least until Wednesday. His weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square is scheduled for the day, but the Vatican has not yet said whether it will take place.

Leo XIV said earlier that he should have lung surgery. Education was discovered at an early stage. During the operation, the father had the lower lobe of the right lung removed, and tissue examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.

After the operation, the pontiff began to walk, practice breathing exercises and returned to normal nutrition.