Pope Leo to hold Wednesday audience for first time since lung cancer surgery
Leo pledged on Sunday, in his first public event since the surgery, that he would slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics
Assessment
Pope Leo's first Wednesday audience since lung cancer surgery marks a carefully staged return to a public routine that carries real weight for Catholics worldwide. His Sunday pledge to slowly resume activities signals measured recovery rather than a sudden full workload. Watch whether he shortens the audience or hands parts to aides, a clue to his stamina.