Pope Leo XIV set for first public appearance after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV is expected to make his first public appearance on Sunday since undergoing surgery on his right lung, as the Vatican reports continued improvement in the pontiff’s condition.
The 71-year-old Catholic leader is scheduled to deliver the traditional midday prayer following an operation on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung after doctors diagnosed cancer.
In a medical update issued on Friday, his doctors said Leo was recovering well and could “carry out normal daily activities with full independence”.
The medical team also reported that blood tests and a chest X-ray conducted earlier in the day showed “steady improvement” in his condition.
The Vatican subsequently r...