View Larger Image Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital Originally published at The Catholic ThingThe pontiff, five days after undergoing surgery for cancer, said he would “gradually resume my activities.” Read more... Staff Writer2026-10-18T21:07:54-07:00 Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditTumblrEmail Related Posts Bishop Varden: no Eucharist for ‘irregular’ couples is for their spiritual benefit Bishop Varden: no Eucharist for ‘irregular’ couples is for their spiritual benefit Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during “cost-of-living protest” Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during “cost-of-living protest” For the first time in five years, the number of priests worldwide rose For the first time in five years, the number of priests worldwide rose That it is lawful for judges to inflict punishments That it is lawful for judges to inflict punishments Cardinal Parolin faces scrutiny for remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate Cardinal Parolin faces scrutiny for remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate