Pope Leo Pledges Gradual Return to Duties After Lung Cancer Surgery

• Pope Leo thanked well-wishers in his first public appearance since lung cancer surgery.
• The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday.
• Pope Leo plans to gradually resume his activities as the leader of the world's Catholics.
• He expressed gratitude for the prayers and support from people around the world.
• Pope Leo recited the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace in his first event post-surgery.