Pope Leo pledges return to duties in first event since cancer surgery

Pope Leo has pledged to slowly resume his leadership duties for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. During his first public appearance in St. Peter's Square since undergoing lung cancer surgery five days ago, the pontiff stated he has overcome the delicate phase of his recovery. These remarks followed his release from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, marking his return to the Vatican to greet crowds and signal his gradual transition back to his usual activities.