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

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 21, 2026

From France 24

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.

Reported by France 24, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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