Fastrack · Pope Leo Calls for End to Yemen Violence

Pope Leo called for an end to violence in Yemen on Sunday. He addressed crowds in St. Peter's Square less than two weeks after lung cancer surgery.

71-year-old pontiff reached the window unaided and waved to crowds.
Taiz residents lack food, water and medical aid, the pope said.
He also prayed for victims of an attack on a church in Jordan.
Doctors say he needs no further therapy after the surgery.

Why it matters: The appearance shows the pope back in public view after cancer surgery. He used it to press for peace in Yemen and the wider region.

Surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung on Oct. 13.
Doctors' statements indicate the tumor, an adenocarcinoma, had not spread.

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Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames the story around the pope's Yemen appeal and his public return after surgery.

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What’s next: Religious leaders gather in Assisi on Tuesday for a peace meeting. The pope asked the faithful to support it with prayers.

He will skip the Assisi event on doctors' advice, the Vatican said.
When will the pope resume travel and public events outside the Vatican?
Will his appeal affect conditions for civilians in Taiz?