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Pope appears in public for first time since surgery

Published October 18, 2026 10:14 am • Updated October 18, 2026 10:14 am •
Pope appears in public for first time since surgery
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After undergoing a lung operation, the pope said he will resume his duties gradually. There is no "clinical reason" for his South America trip not to go ahead, his surgeon said.

After undergoing a lung operation, the pope said he will resume his duties gradually. There is no "clinical reason" for his South America trip not to go ahead, his surgeon said.

Source: Deutsche Welle — Original report ↗

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Original source: Deutsche Welle ↗