Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery

A health story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Health · North Carolina · October 18, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public blessing since lung cancer surgery, returning to St. Peter’s Square four days after the operation.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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