Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Medics indicate pontiff’s tumour had not spread, but doubts remain about planned trip to South America next month
TL;DR
- Pope Leo had surgery for lung cancer, with the lower lobe of his right lung removed.
- Doctors confirmed the tumor was localized and did not spread, meaning no further therapy is required.
- The pontiff has been discharged and is resuming his duties, attending his weekly audience.
- It is still unclear if he will proceed with his planned November trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.