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= （過去のその時点から数えて）4日前に

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= 彼に〜という気持ちを抱かせた（使役動詞 make + 目的語 + 原形動詞）took care of= 〜の世話をした、〜を看病した

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= 〜のあとこんなにも早く

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= 〜かどうかを確かめるために

学習ノート

表現パターン

パターン	意味
four days earlier	（過去のその時点から数えて）4日前に
made him feel	彼に〜という気持ちを抱かせた（使役動詞 make + 目的語 + 原形動詞）
took care of	〜の世話をした、〜を看病した
so quickly after	〜のあとこんなにも早く
to see if	〜かどうかを確かめるために

語彙

語	意味
duties	道徳上または法律上、果たさなければならない務め。責任。
recovering	病気やけがなどから回復しつつある。
surgery	病気やけがを、手術によって治療する医学の分野。外科。
treatments	病気やけがを治したり、症状を和らげたりするための治療；治療法

言語メモ

•教皇が日曜日にバチカンの窓から姿を見せるのは、サン・ピエトロ広場に集まった信者に向けて「お告げの祈り（アンジェラス）」を唱え、挨拶をする伝統的な行事です。
•英語の報道では、同じ単語の重複を避けるため、「surgery」と「operation」のように同義語をパラグラフ間で言い換えることがよくあります。