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Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says

Published October 21, 2026 5:41 pm • Updated October 21, 2026 5:41 pm •
Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
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Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gradually resume activities.

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gradually resume activities.

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗