https://www.nhpr.org/tags/pope-leo Pope Leo en-US Copyright Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:55:01 GMT https://www.nhpr.org/2026-10-18/pope-leo-says-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-cancer-surgery Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:55:01 GMT https://www.nhpr.org/2026-10-18/pope-leo-says-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-cancer-surgery The Associated Press