Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

Sky News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 19:34 UTC 1 min read

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Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday. Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.

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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

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Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

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