Pope Leo gradually returns to normal duties after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV appeared at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square and told the faithful who had gathered that he would gradually resume his duties.Read more trending news He told the crowd below that “Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God’s help and your prayers,” less than a week after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed after doctors found a nodule that was determined to be a malignant tumor, or adenocarcinoma, The Associated Press reported. Explainer: Pope Leo XIV’s condition: What is lung adenocarcinoma?Vatican News said that 15,000 people had gathered in the square.He went on to say that the diagnosis “has made me feel especially close to those facing illness and infirmity,” adding he ‘’truly felt your support,’' and held ‘’particular gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all the staff at Gemelli hospital," where the surgery was performed. Pope Leo then returned to his apartment in the Apostolic Palace, the AP repo