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Pope Leo Appears in Public After Hospital Discharge

publishers 13articles 13first reported 17 Oct, 09:51 UTCdeveloping since 17 Oct · 6 editions

Pope Leo made his first public appearance following lung cancer surgery, greeting crowds in St. Peter’s Square a day after leaving the hospital, Sky News reported.

The Vatican had said he would be discharged on Saturday, four days after the surgery, according to reports from The New York Times and 10TV. Pope Leo said he plans to return gradually to his usual duties.

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