Vatican says Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery

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Pope Leo XIV will not require additional treatment after surgeons removed a cancerous tumour from his lung last week, according to a statement issued by the Vatican. Medical tests found that the cancer “was localised”, while a follow-up assessment by oncology specialists confirmed that “no further therapy is required”, the statement said. The 71-year-old pope […]
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- October 23, 2026
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- Abdiwahab Ahmed