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Pope Leo XIV needs no more cancer treatment after lung surgery, Vatican says

The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV, 71, needs no further treatment because post-surgery tests showed his lung cancer was localized.

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Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday. Follow-up tests showed the disease was localized. NBC News reports the doctors said it was confined to the part of his right lung that was removed.

Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora said the results confirmed the tumor was a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. AP describes that as the most common type of lung cancer. Fox News reports a cancer assessment found no need for more treatment. Deutsche Welle reports the Vatican called the surgery a success.

Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung, according to AP. Fox News says the tumor was removed Oct. 13. AP calls it the first major health event of Leo's 17-month pontificate.

AP and France 24 report he left the hospital on Saturday. AP says that was four days after surgery. France 24 says he will gradually resume his activities.

Deutsche Welle reports Leo broke with the tradition of secrecy around papal health when he announced he needed surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.

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  1. ABC NewsWATCH: Pope Leo makes 1st public appearance since surgeryWed, Oct 21, 9:24 AM EDT
  2. ABC NewsPope Leo's doctors say no further treatment is necessary after lung cancer surgeryWed, Oct 21, 3:21 PM EDT
  3. CBS NewsPope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors sayWed, Oct 21, 3:34 PM EDT
  4. Fox NewsPope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors sayWed, Oct 21, 3:39 PM EDT
  5. NBC NewsPope Leo requires no further treatment after lung surgery, doctors sayWed, Oct 21, 3:44 PM EDT
  6. BBC NewsPope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgeryWed, Oct 21, 4:09 PM EDT
  7. CBS NewsNo further treatment needed for Pope Leo after cancer surgery, Vatican saysWed, Oct 21, 4:27 PM EDT
  8. PBS NewsHourPope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors sayWed, Oct 21, 4:44 PM EDT
  9. France 24Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican saysWed, Oct 21, 5:41 PM EDT
  10. The New York TimesPope Needs No Further Treatment for Lung Cancer, Doctors SayWed, Oct 21, 6:18 PM EDT
  11. NBC NewsPope Leo needs no further cancer treatment after lung surgeryWed, Oct 21, 6:42 PM EDT
  12. Al JazeeraPope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors sayWed, Oct 21, 7:20 PM EDT
  13. Deutsche WellePope Leo will not need further cancer treatment — VaticanWed, Oct 21, 7:47 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (6)
  1. Wed, Oct 21, 6:35 PM EDT, 8 outlets: Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
  2. Wed, Oct 21, 5:45 PM EDT, 7 outlets: Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment, will gradually resume activities
  3. Wed, Oct 21, 4:55 PM EDT, 6 outlets: Pope Leo XIV needs no more treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says
  4. Wed, Oct 21, 4:25 PM EDT, 5 outlets: Pope Leo XIV needs no more treatment after lung cancer surgery, doctors say
  5. Wed, Oct 21, 3:55 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Pope Leo XIV needs no more treatment after lung cancer surgery, doctors say
  6. Wed, Oct 21, 3:40 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Pope Leo XIV needs no more treatment after lung cancer surgery, doctors say