Pope Leo returns to work gradually after lung cancer surgery

Summary

Pope Leo has resumed his duties less than a week after surgery for lung cancer. CBS News reports that he returned to work at the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after doctors removed a portion of his lung when a cancerous growth was discovered. The Japan Times reports that he pledged a gradual return to duties at his first event since surgery and has lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. The Straits Times reports that the Vatican said he will hold a general audience with pilgrims on Wednesday, his first since the surgery, and that he is slowly resuming his usual activities as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   19 Oct 2026, 01:01 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Pope Leo pledged a gradual return to duties at his first event since cancer surgery and has lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.

2. The Straits Times

   19 Oct 2026, 09:35 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that the Vatican said Pope Leo will hold a general audience with pilgrims on Wednesday, his first since surgery for lung cancer, as he slowly resumes his usual activities.

3. CBS News

   19 Oct 2026, 23:43 UTCSource ↗

   CBS News reports that Pope Leo returned to work at the Vatican on Monday, less than a week after doctors removed a portion of his lung when a cancerous growth was discovered.