Pope Leo XIV returns to the popemobile eight days after lung cancer surgery. See the images

Pope Leo XIV returned to St. Peter's Square eight days after lung cancer surgery, greeting pilgrims in the popemobile. He expressed gratitude for prayers and emphasized family importance during his first general audience since the operation. The pope underwent surgery on October 13 to remove a lung lobe due to adenocarcinoma and was discharged on October 17. His future schedule remains uncertain, including a planned trip to South America in November, pending recovery updates.