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

https://mins.news/en/video/111468

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-22 16:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxNlVyTOSlM

> The Vatican said Wednesday that tests found Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was localized, so he will not need additional treatment. The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate.

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