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

https://mins.news/en/item/110209

- France 24, 2026-10-21 21:41 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261021-pope-leo-doctors-treatment-lung-cancer

> Tests showed Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was confined to one area, so he will need no further treatment, the Vatican said Wednesday. The 71-year-old pontiff had part of his right lung removed last week, left hospital Saturday and will gradually return to his activities.

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