Pope Leo Returns to Work After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV appeared at his Vatican window on Sunday to greet thousands of people. Just four days earlier, doctors removed part of his right lung to treat cancer. The 71-year-old pope sounded strong and thanked the crowd for their prayers.

four days earlier= （從過去該時間點算起）四天前，而非從現在算起

The pope said he will slowly return to his normal duties. He also spoke about his time in the hospital. He said the illness made him feel especially close to people who are facing sickness. He thanked the doctors and nurses who took care of him.

made him feel= 使他感到（使役動詞 make + 受詞 + 原形動詞）took care of= 照料、照顧

People in St. Peter's Square cheered when they saw the pope at the window. Many visitors said they were surprised and happy to see him so quickly after surgery. A visiting group from Africa danced in the square to show their joy.

so quickly after= 在……之後這麼快

Doctors said Pope Leo is recovering well from the operation. They are still testing the tumor to see if the pope will need more medical treatments.

to see if= 為了確認是否……

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文法整理

句型	意思
four days earlier	（從過去該時間點算起）四天前，而非從現在算起
made him feel	使他感到（使役動詞 make + 受詞 + 原形動詞）
took care of	照料、照顧
so quickly after	在……之後這麼快
to see if	為了確認是否……

詞彙整理

單字	意思
duties	道德、法律或身分所要求個人必須承擔並履行的責任；義務。
recovering	正在康復的；健康狀況逐漸好轉的
surgery	以手術方式治療疾病或修復身體損傷的醫學專科。
treatments	為改善情況或減輕疾病、傷勢而採取的照護、處理方式，尤其指醫療上的治療。

延伸學習

•教宗通常在週日出現在宗座宮殿的窗前，向聚集在聖伯多祿廣場的朝聖者誦念《三鐘經》並致意。
•在英語新聞報導中，常會使用同義詞交替（如「surgery」與「operation」）以避免在相鄰段落中重複出現同一個詞彙。