Rome, October 21 (askanews) – A large turnout of faithful attended Pope Leo's Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, his first since his lung surgery at the Gemelli Polyclinic. The Pontiff made his customary tour through the crowd celebrating him in the open white popemobile (though covered by a transparent glass), oblivious to the rain pouring down on the capital.
“The first thing I want to say to you is thank you for the support of your prayers and thank God for his generosity,” said Leo XIV, thanking the many faithful who flocked to meet him after he left the hospital.