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

A health story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Health · Georgia · October 18, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

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 11Alive Atlanta, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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