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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Pope Leo XIV holds first weekly audience since lung cancer surgery

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Pope Leo XIV interacted with the crowds, touring St. Peter's Square in the popemobile and greeting babies handed up to him by parents in the crowd.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Quick, to the Popemobile! Pope Leo Rides His Open-Air Transport for First Time Since Cancer Surgery (opens Breitbart News)

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    Pope Leo XIV is back at work. A clearly delighted pontiff returned to St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, waving ‌to Vatican pilgrims and blessing babies from his open-air popemobile as his first general audience began since undergoing lung cancer surgery just over one week ago.

  2. KYMA Yuma

    Pope Leo first audience since surgery (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    Pope Leo returned to St. Peter's square Wednesday, waving to pilgrims and blessing babies from his open-air popemobile as he held his first general audience at the Vatican since undergoing lung cancer surgery eight days ago.

  3. New York Post

    Pope Leo returns to St. Peter’s Square, hold first audience since cancer surgery (opens New York Post)

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    Pope Leo returned to St. Peter's Square, waving to pilgrims from his open-air popemobile as he held his first general audience at the Vatican since undergoing lung cancer surgery.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Pope Leo XIV holds first weekly audience since lung cancer surgery (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV interacted with the crowds, touring St. Peter's Square in the popemobile and greeting babies handed up to him by parents in the crowd.

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