Pope Leo XIV Declares No Further Lung Cancer Treatment Needed

Pope Leo XIV will not require further treatment for lung cancer following successful surgery that removed cancerous tissue, as confirmed by the Vatican. A medical bulletin disclosed that tests on the tissue removed during surgery last week identified the disease as localized pulmonary adenocarcinoma.

The pontiff underwent surgery on October 11 to address a lung nodule, leading to the removal of the affected lobe of his left lung. He returned home on October 17 and made his first public appearance on October 18, leading the Sunday Angelus prayer.

Dr. Juanita Mora, a spokesperson for the American Lung Association, noted that the pope's recovery was faster than typical for such surgery, and follow-up CT scans will be conducted every three to six months initially. The Vatican has not confirmed whether the pope's planned trip to South America next month will proceed, but the lead surgeon, Prof. Stefano Margaritora, stated there are no clinical reasons to cancel it.