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

A health story from Texas, reported by KVUE Austin.

Health · Texas · October 18, 2026

From KVUE Austin

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 KVUE Austin, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at KVUE Austin →

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