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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, Pope Leo says after lung surgery

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Catholic Intelligence1 min read

Pope Leo XIV said marriage requires more than physical attraction during his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery. He stated that authentic love involves fidelity, lifelong commitment, and mutual self-giving between spouses.

The pope returned to the Vatican on October 17 following a four day stay at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

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