‘He has the love of the world:’ New Orleans prays for Pope Leo XIV after lung cancer surgery

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Pope Leo XIV made his first public speaking appearance Sunday (Oct. 18) since surgeons in Rome removed a cancerous part of his lung five days earlier.

The American-born pontiff delivered his weekly blessing from a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square and a crowd of thousands gathered in Vatican City.

“Brothers and sisters, Happy Sunday!” Pope Leo said…

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