Pope Leo XIV plans gradual return to duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands in St. Peter's Square for their prayers during his hospitalization and said he would gradually resume his duties.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM EDT · How we use AI

Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that he intends to ease back into his regular duties following cancer surgery.

Addressing thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square, the pope expressed gratitude for the prayers offered during his hospital stay.

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Overnight strikes hit St Petersburg oil facilities, killing at least one

At least one person was killed in overnight strikes that hit oil facilities and a data centre in St Petersburg, BBC News reported.

AI-written summary · Source: BBC News · October 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM EDT

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Nationwide protests in France saw violence and vandalism, with around 1,800 arrests and burnt-out cars and broken glass on Paris streets.

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Canada's defense minister said Saturday that an incident at an Alberta military base left people dead and injured and caused a major fire.

AI-written summary · Source: NPR · October 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT