Pope Leo showing ‘steady improvement’ after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY, Oct 16 (Reuters) Pope Leo is ​showing steady ‌improvement in hospital after undergoing surgery for lung ‌cancer ​on Tuesday, ⁠the Vatican ⁠said, adding that he is now able to ​do normal daily activities ⁠with full ⁠autonomy. The pope ​will make his ​first public appearance since ‌his hospitalisation on Sunday to deliver the ⁠traditional Angelus prayer, while preparations continue for ⁠his ‌planned November ⁠trip to ​South ‌America, the ​Vatican said. (Reporting ⁠by Joshua McElwee, writing by Gavin Jones, editing by Crispian ​Balmer)