Pope Leo XIV will no longer need additional cancer treatment after undergoing surgery to remove the affected portion of his right lung, according to his doctors.
Examinations of the removed tissue confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff’s lung adenocarcinoma remained localized and had not spread to other parts of his body.
His lead surgeon, Stefano Margaritora, and personal physician, Luigi Carbone, said further evaluations confirmed that no additional oncological treatment was necessary.
Pope Leo underwent surgery on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. He was discharged from the hospital on Saturday and has since been gradually returning to his regular duties.
On Wednesday, the pontiff resumed his weekly audience with pilgrims at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
However, it remains uncertain whether he will proceed with his scheduled visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17 as he continues to recover from surgery.
(Photo Courtesy: Vatican News)
