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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

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Real event · international · 2026-10-21

Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

Final verdict announced: October 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET

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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

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The Pope's diagnosis was confirmed as localized lung cancer.

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