Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say

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Pope Leo XIVwill need no further treatment for lung cancer after final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday.

Dr.Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora announced the findings just over a week after surgeons removed a tumor from the pontiff’s right lung.

“The final histopathology and molecular testing reports on the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgery were issued today,” the doctors said in a statement.

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“The results confirmed that the tumor was alung adenocarcinomaand that the disease was localized.A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.”

Pope Leo underwent surgery Oct.13at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.The operation lasted about 90 minutes, with the pope spending approximately three hours in the operating room, according to the Holy See.

“The doctors said it was successful and there were no complications,” the Holy See press office said after the procedure.

The pontiff awoke normally and returned to his hospital room following a brief observation period,VaticanNews reported.

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in Vatican City, on October 21, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, on October 21, 2026.(Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

He was discharged Saturday after blood tests and a chest X-ray confirmed he was well enough to return to the Vatican.Thousands of supporters gathered outside the hospital, shouting “Papa!” as he departed.

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Before leaving, Leo visited the children’s oncology ward, where young patients had sent him letters during his hospital stay.

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Pope Leo reacts while sitting in a car as he leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026.

Pope Leo reacts while sitting in a car as he leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026.(Remo Casilli/Reuters)

“Pope Leo, our prayers are for you,” a girl named Eleonora wrote in a letter released by Vatican News.

“May God, the Most Holy Virgin, and the guardian angels always protect you,” she added.

Eleonora’s mother told the pope her daughter was now healthy, according to the Vatican.

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“Faith moves mountains,” Eleonora wrote.“God has heard our prayers.”

�s Robert McGreevy contributed to this report.

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