Doctors treating Pope Leo XIV have announced that he will not need further treatment following surgery last week to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung, according to a statement released by the Vatican.
The statement said test results showed that the tumor removed from the 71-year-old pope’s lung was localized, and additional tests confirmed that no further treatment was necessary.
The American-born pope, who was elected last year, told crowds in St. Peter’s Square on October 11 that he would undergo surgery to remove a tumor detected at a very early stage, noting that doctors considered surgery the most appropriate option.
The operation was performed on October 13 at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where doctors removed part of his right lung after discovering that the tumor was cancerous.
The pope was discharged from the hospital on October 17 and announced on Sunday that he would gradually resume his duties.
He also expressed his desire to proceed with his Latin American tour, scheduled for November 6–17, which will include Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent nearly 20 years.
The statement said test results showed that the tumor removed from the 71-year-old pope’s lung was localized, and additional tests confirmed that no further treatment was necessary.
The American-born pope, who was elected last year, told crowds in St. Peter’s Square on October 11 that he would undergo surgery to remove a tumor detected at a very early stage, noting that doctors considered surgery the most appropriate option.
The operation was performed on October 13 at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where doctors removed part of his right lung after discovering that the tumor was cancerous.
The pope was discharged from the hospital on October 17 and announced on Sunday that he would gradually resume his duties.
He also expressed his desire to proceed with his Latin American tour, scheduled for November 6–17, which will include Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent nearly 20 years.
